You were at your company's holiday party. The star on the top of the Christmas tree fell off, so, in the Christmas spirit, you got up on a chair to put it back on. You slipped and fell off the chair at an awkward ankle, breaking your leg. Can you get workers' compensation for that injury?
A flight attendant's shuttle bus injuries are ruled as job-relate
Last week, a Philadelphia judge ruled that a U.S. Airways flight attendant is entitled to workers' compensation coverage for her injury on an airport shuttle bus. This latest court ruling caused many employment analysts to call into question when the workday starts and ends, especially since the flight attendant's injury occurred after she'd ended her shift for the day and was en route back to her car.
Tendon repair surgery can sideline you for many months
Tendon repair surgery is often required in the event of a severed or damaged tendon. While it's not the only treatment option, your medical team may suggest that it's the best way to make a full recovery.
How to avoid frostbite when working outdoors in Pennsylvania
Even though the temperatures have dropped significantly in Pennsylvania, it doesn't mean that all outdoor projects will be put on hold. Construction crews will still operate, postal carriers will still deliver mail and emergency services personnel will still respond to incidents. All of these professions and more will still have to endure the elements during the winter months in Pennsylvania, so here are some tips for avoiding frostbite if you have to work outdoors.
What are causes and symptoms of repetitive strain injuries?
When many people hear about someone developing a repetitive strain injury (RSI) on the job, they assume that the individual works in a secretarial field where they do a lot of typing. This isn't the only type of profession where workers develop this type of injury though. Professional athletes, assembly line, construction, grocery store, delivery and trades workers and baristas all develop these injuries too.
A spinal bone bruise can (and should) slow you down
Any type of spinal cord injury, even those that don't appear serious, must be treated in a fast and effective manner. Neglecting to do so increases the risk of additional damage.
A Philadelphia carpenter wins a $10 million injury settlement
A 43-year-old Philadelphia man has won a $10 million settlement after he was seriously injured while working as a union carpenter in Center City back in February 2016.
