Workplace injuries and work-acquired medical conditions may require treatment. Some employees think that a workers' compensation claim could endanger their careers. Others don't want to cause financial complications for their employers. In some cases, people try to...
Have you ever been told to “put your back into it” at work? Employers, managers and foremen often say this when they want their employees to put more effort into a physical task. Yet, the advice is unwise and potentially problematic. There is now much greater...
Nurses spend their workdays treating those who have suffered injuries, illnesses or other ailments. Unfortunately, many nurses are also injured themselves while providing these services. They may need to know how to seek workers' compensation after such an injury. But...
Some work injuries are industry-specific. People working in kitchens have to worry about burns and lacerations. Those working in factories have to worry about heavy machinery. Other types of risks are an issue in most workplaces. When looking at job safety statistics,...
Hardworking professionals can develop injuries when something goes wrong at work. They can get hurt by machinery or tools. They may also end up hurt by their own work ethic and/or circumstances in some cases. Individuals who perform the same tasks repeatedly for many...
In many personal injury cases, the most important factor is who was at fault. Take a car accident, for example. If a driver runs a stop sign, they are clearly at fault and are likely liable for the damages they’ve caused. But say you are driving as part of your...
Accidents happen. Workers' compensation is available to help with workers ' medical expenses when they occur at work and result in injury. If your doctor requires you to be off work, workers comp will also replace a portion of your income. Depending on the severity of...
An on-the-job injury can be a major inconvenience. Professionals may require time away from work to heal. Those in blue-collar professions or the service industry may not be able to perform essential job functions until their condition improves. They may need...
Navigating financial obligations during or after a workplace injury can be a complex concern. For example, if you’re seeking or receiving workers’ compensation benefits in Pennsylvania, you may wonder if and how these payments could impact your child support...
Many workers who get hurt on the job want to return to work as quickly as possible. Often, they require basic accommodations from employers and treatment from a medical professional to recover and return to work safely. In a workplace injury scenario, employees...