If you work in a manufacturing facility, repetitive motions and other actions put you at risk for injury. Often, this type of injury results in time out of work and significant medical expenses. Take these steps to reduce your risk for a serious injury related to...
workers’ compensation
Is there a deadline for reporting an injury claim?
If you suffer an injury at work, your employer likely has workers' compensation insurance that will pay for your related expenses and potentially your lost wages. Pennsylvania requires almost every employer to carry this insurance. It offers you protection because it...
Registered nurses face heightened on-the-job risks
The risk of illness for nurses is greater than that of the average worker. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, registered nurses historically have a higher rate of on-the-job injuries. Nurses may work in hospitals, clinics, doctor’s offices, home health...
Discussing a workplace accident with management
When recovering from a job-related accident, there are many different factors that employees have to review. Even those who do not sustain an injury in a job-related mishap must address what took place, especially in terms of prevention. For example, those who share...
Timelines for filing and appealing workers’ compensation claims
If you have become injured or ill due to an event or situation related to your work, you will want to understand how the state's workers' compensation system operates so you may receive any benefits that you qualify for. When it comes to filing a workers' compensation...
Do you have carpal tunnel syndrome?
When workers in Pennsylvania first notice wrist pain, it may be tempting to write it off. But if wrist pain becomes more frequent or harder to cope with, it can be a sign of carpal tunnel syndrome. As a degenerative injury, all potential signs workers should take...
Employers may not retaliate when injured workers file complaints
It is illegal for Pennsylvania employers to deny an injured employee the right to apply for workers’ compensation benefits or to report the unsafe workplace conditions that caused their injury. Sadly, some employers do so anyway. Employees suffering a work-related...
How does carpal tunnel syndrome affect your life?
Almost every worker uses their hands on a daily basis. No matter what sort of work they do, there is likely an element of repetitiveness involved. Unfortunately, repetitive work leads to a higher risk of carpal tunnel syndrome. This injury can have a surprising impact...
Making a claim for toxic exposure
Toxic chemicals may have dire health issues for those exposed. Hazardous chemicals are common occurrences in certain careers. If you believe that chemical exposure has caused your medical problem, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation. If your work leaves you...
How serious is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
In many industries, workers have to do repetitive tasks throughout the day. If you find yourself starting to get a sore or inflamed wrist while working on your tasks, it is important for to get it looked at by a doctor as quickly as possible. What feels like simple...