Getting hurt at work is bad enough, but finding out that workers’ comp won’t cover your injury can feel like losing the ground beneath you when you already have bills to pay and a family depending on your paycheck. You expect the system to be there when you need it,...
In some cases, you cannot get workers’ comp benefits if you were already injured. For example, say that you recently moved to take a new job, so you spent the weekend unloading a moving truck. In doing so, you seriously injured your back. You likely cannot seek...
Many job duties come with significant hazards, some of which affect the eyes. Primary hazards including chemical sprays and flying debris. These injuries are why eye protections, such as goggles, are critical for many workers. It’s estimated that almost 20,000 eye...
Labeling errors in the workplace may seem like minor oversights, but they can result in serious and, at times, potentially life-threatening consequences. Workers rely on accurate labels to identify hazardous substances, understand proper handling procedures and know...
You are still hurting, but your boss says you are fine. The company doctor cleared you for light duty and now you feel like you have no choice but to show up, even though your body is not ready. If you got hurt on the job in Pennsylvania, workers' compensation gives...
A repetitive motion injury, also sometimes referred to as a repetitive strain injury, is something that happens with long-term employment. A worker has to make the same motion over and over again, and this puts excess strain on their body. Just performing that motion...
Workers often get hurt when they’re already on the job site, and then they file for workers’ comp benefits. A construction worker may be climbing a ladder when they slip and fall, for example. They suffer a head injury and they’re rushed to the hospital, so they need...
Providing for your family is tough, and a work injury makes it even harder to care for the people who depend on you. In addition to coping with physical pain, you may also be facing financial strain, struggling to pay household bills and afford medical treatment....
Contracture scars can develop after serious injuries, burns or surgeries that result in significant skin loss. These scars form as the body heals, tightening the skin and sometimes restricting movement in nearby joints, tendons or muscles. For individuals dealing with...
Steel-toe boots are built for protection, but that protection comes with specific hazards. There are strict safety standards that all steel-toe boots must meet. Modern designs undergo rigorous testing to ensure that they can withstand heavy impacts and compression....