When you work in certain Pennsylvania work environments, you face an elevated risk of asbestos exposure. Prolonged asbestos exposure may lead to serious, debilitating symptoms and medical conditions. Such conditions might include mesothelioma and asbestosis. Various...
Applying for disability insurance can be extremely confusing as there are many different programs intended to give financial assistance to individuals living with disabilities. Two very well-known programs offered through the Social Security Administration are...
Your recent disability left you feeling untethered and confused. You know that there is a good chance that you qualify for Social Security benefits, but you want to maximize those benefits for your financial and psychological peace of mind. Learn how to get the most...
Professional welders play a critical role in modern society. Whether you weld parts for ships, trains, vehicles or anything else, you create the components that keep the economy moving. Unfortunately, though, when you are performing your job duties, you may be...
Being injured at your job may leave you wondering whether you qualify for benefits. When you live with a disability, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI.) The two programs both offer benefits yet have a...
You may feel frustrated and disheartened if the Social Security Administration rejects your application for disability benefits. However, you should not give up hope. The SSA actually rejects a majority of initial applications for Social Security Disability, as many...
While you may be well aware of the many hazards you face working in a restaurant in Pennsylvania, you could work for a boss or company that does not make a serious effort to keep you and your coworkers safe. Is there more your employer could do? QSR provides a safety...
Overexertion, unsafe conditions and repetitive motions all contribute to serious workplace injuries. According to the National Safety Council, a U.S. worker suffers a job-related injury every seven seconds, a total of about 4.6 million workplace incidents every year....
Suffering a burn in the workplace can dramatically change your life. Some workers lose their ability to return to work for a long period of time while they recover from an electrical, thermal or chemical burn sustained on the job. While Pennsylvania workers can turn...
Pennsylvania construction workers take on unique risks every day when they go to their jobs. Because of the nature of the job, working with heavy machinery and the constant work at height, accidents are way too likely to happen. According to the United States...
