If you work in an environment where electricity is used, then you are exposed to a risk of electrocution. Electrical burns and injuries happen when the current passes through a part of your body. These injuries may range from a minor sting to a dangerous electric...
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Another driver’s distractions could help your case thrive
When you saw the other vehicle heading your way, you noticed that the driver was eating. They had a drink in one hand and were clearly not paying close enough attention to what they were doing. As they drove into the intersection where you were attempting to make a...
Does an employer have to support you after an injury on the job?
Whether you work in the manufacturing, retail, medical or transportation sector, getting hurt at work can quickly cause a lot of issues. You might need to leave in the middle of your shift to get medical care, and if your injury is serious enough, you may not be able...
Construction safety violations and worker deaths soared in 2019
Construction sites in Pennsylvania and around the country can be very dangerous places, and figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggest that efforts to improve safety have been largely ineffective. According to the agency's National Census of Fatal...
What kinds of compensation could someone hurt by Zantac request?
Zantac was once one of the most widely used medications in the world. Also sold under the generic name Ranitidine, Zantac is a heartburn drug sometimes also used for those with ulcers and stomach acid conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Available...
The one employee mistake that could end a workers’ comp claim
If you get hurt on the job badly enough to need medical care or time off of work in Pennsylvania, you will typically file a workers' compensation claim. Even if you have health insurance or private short-term disability coverage, workers' compensation benefits are...
Can my employer fire me for filing a workers’ compensation claim?
If you’ve suffered a workplace accident, you probably have a lot on your plate. You might have painful physical injuries and a long recovery ahead of you. You might have expensive medical bills to take care of. You’ve heard of the benefits of filing a workers’...
What workers’ compensation doesn’t cover
Workers' compensation provides benefits to employees for injuries they sustain on the job. If a worker qualifies for workers' comp, he or she can receive benefits for lost wages, medical costs and other expenses. However, residents of Pennsylvania and other states...
Getting treatment after a workplace accident
Most Pennsylvania employers are required to carry workers' compensation insurance. If you are injured at work, you may be eligible to receive a financial award to help pay for medical bills and lost wages. Let's take a closer look at the process that you'll likely...
Manufacturing workplace injuries and workers’ compensation
The National Safety Council submitted a 2017 investigative report stating that 99.7% of manufacturing workplace injuries are non-fatal. These are injuries include sprains, strains, tears, cuts, lacerations, punctures, soreness, pain, fractures, bruises and contusions....
