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All employees deserve a safe working environment. Keeping safe requires awareness of common workplace safety hazards. These hazards can be physical, chemical or biological and can be a potential source of injury or illness. While the specific risks vary by industry,...
If you or a loved one has experienced an injury on the job, Pennsylvania law guarantees certain financial awards under the right circumstances. You can use the money to pay medical bills, maintain your quality of life after injury and make up for lost wages. It's...
Many of us have been working from home for some time. While some companies have returned or announced returns to the office, others still allow their employees to work from home. For some, this is great -- many enjoy not commuting to work, dressing in their work...
You may put in long hours at your job. You work in manufacturing and often have to work extra to keep up with company production needs. Then, one day, toward the end of your shift, your shoulder is aching, and you have to leave early. It still hurts the next day and...
When you think of a workers’ compensation claim, you probably think of straightforward, clear-cut cases. For example, throwing out your back after doing some heavy lifting, or suffering a severe cut while using a knife or box cutter. But what about other types of...
The workplaces of the late 19th and early 20th centuries were fraught with hazards to workers. Labor laws were nonexistent, and deaths were commonplace. Labor unions and the workers’ compensation system began to grow from this harsh reality. Labor unions and the...
Some jobs have more obvious dangers than other jobs. Construction workers are surrounded by heavy equipment and powerful tools, which can cause serious harm to even the most careful worker. Manufacturing jobs are full of potential dangers. However, every job carries...
Workers’ compensation lawsuits can be frustrating, mentally draining and time-consuming. Therefore, it is important to have an attorney by your side who understands your feelings and needs – one who empathizes with you, and uses that empathy to help your case. There...
