People rely on their knees during most kinds of physical activity. Those in blue-collar professions and those who stand all day at work could injure their knees through repetitive stress or a spill on the floor. People can hyperextend their knees or tear their...
Seeking workers’ comp for aggravation of a preexisting condition
Seeking workers' compensation for the aggravation of a preexisting condition is not a straightforward process. As a result, understanding how these claims work is important for employees who find their medical conditions worsening due to employment-related challenges....
Nurses could be injured by patients or guests
There are many different ways that nurses can be injured on the job. It could be as simple as a slip and fall accident, which could happen in many different workplaces. But nurses also have some risks that are relatively exclusive to their profession, such as being...
How non-compliance can affect workers’ compensation benefits
Injured workers whose conditions stem from their employment are usually eligible for benefits that can help to reduce the financial impact of their health concerns. The medical coverage available through workers' compensation is valuable even if someone already has...
What are the greatest dangers in construction?
Each year, the construction industry proves to be one of the most dangerous for workers. It consistently has the highest number of fatal accidents. Some of this is just that the construction industry is so massive, so there are millions of potential workers who could...
How many credits does a worker need for SSDI benefits?
Not everyone with a disabling medical condition qualifies for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. People have to have conditions that are so severe they cannot work at all for at least a year, and they generally also need a lengthy work history. When...
3 reasons repetitive stress can complicate workers’ comp claims
Employees working in Pennsylvania can easily get hurt on the job. Car crashes, machinery malfunctions and slip-and-falls result in workers being unable to continue performing their jobs. Provided that someone is an employee, not an independent contractor, they can...
How can caring for others put your own at risk?
Many view nursing as a vocation. It typically involves long hours for low pay and giving of yourself in a way that few are motivated to do. You probably knew that when you entered the profession. What you might not have realized is just how dangerous it can be. U.S....
When does workers’ compensation medical coverage end?
Employees who get hurt while at work often have a laundry list of concerns. They worry about whether they will lose their job because they need an extended leave of absence. They may also worry about how they will cover the cost of medical treatment while away from...
Scheduled and non-scheduled injuries in workers’ comp claims
Understanding the distinction between scheduled and non-scheduled injuries in the context of workers’ compensation is vital. These two categories play a significant role in determining an injured worker’s compensation. Below are the differences between scheduled and...