An upcoming seminar offered by the National Business Institute at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania, reminds practitioners and claimants alike of the complexities that can arise in filing workers' compensation claims. Seminar topics will...
It seems to be a part of our American culture to brush off pain and injury. The mentality that is ingrained in us to work through the pain and "shake it off" is part of the competitive spirit that we cherish so much in Pennsylvania and elsewhere around the country....
One of the most common complaints heard from business people in Bucks County and the rest of the country is that the costs of required insurance coverage such as workers' compensation are out of control. Medical costs are out of control. Fraudulent workers'...
When the issue of workers' compensation comes up, the mind likely flashes to an image of an accident occurring in a warehouse, industrial or office environment. Anecdotal evidence and personal experience would seem to dictate that those are the places where most...
Emergency responders face huge risks on the job. For police officers and firefighters across Pennsylvania, the dangers are part of the job description. When these brave government workers suffer job injuries, we rightly hail them as heroes. When they are hurt or...
It's no secret that firefighters have dangerous jobs. Dealing with burning buildings in the midst of panic and chaos takes exceptional courage and skills. With the physical risks and rigors that go along with the job, it is expected that firefighters should be taken...
Pennsylvania, like many states graced by the mountain ranges of the eastern U.S., is no stranger to heavy industry and the accidents that can result when safety and care are overlooked. There are a lot of state and federal regulations in place aimed at trying to make...
Workplace injuries tend to create a lot of issues. That's why they remain a constant focus of businesses and policy makers in Pennsylvania. The worker is out of commission for at least a while. If the workplace injury is partially disabling, the worker may be at...
If you are out and about in the work-a-day world, it doesn't much matter what kind of job you hold. You run the risk of injury. There are some jobs in Pennsylvania that may represent a higher risk of workplace accident and injury. Regardless, when they happen,...
Every job has its risks and challenges. Firefighting has some, though, that are unique to that particularly line of work. Part of the significant risk to any firefighter, whether they are in Pennsylvania or somewhere else, is the unknown. When these individuals enter...