Workers’ Compensation

You begin to develop severe pain in your elbow and the muscles and tendons surrounding it. Trying to lift things becomes impossible, the inflammation is painful and it keeps you from working. There was no clear event that caused it, such as catching yourself after...

When someone mentions workplace accidents, the chances are you think of industrial or construction workers. However, any employee can get a workplace-related injury, including those who sit at desks. But, of course, some industries are at higher risk than others....

Regardless of how you got hurt at work or what kind of work-acquired medical condition you developed, you can likely count on workers' compensation benefits to help support you. Even newly-hired or part-time employees will generally qualify for benefits if they can...

When people think about workplace injuries, they often think about some of the most dangerous industries in the world. For instance, they consider things like deep-sea fishing, logging or construction. They imagine catastrophic accidents involving heavy machinery and...

Some safety hazards are obvious. You know that operating a deli slicer or a machine press comes with some degree of personal risk. However, especially if you keep the same job for many years, it is easy to start overlooking some of the most serious hazards on the job....

Not all workers' compensation claims sail through in Pennsylvania. Your claim may be denied for various reasons ranging from mistakes in the paperwork and pre-existing conditions to missed deadlines and suspected fraud. A denial of benefits may leave you shouldering...

Most people are familiar with rotator cuff tears and likely know someone who’s torn their rotator cuff playing tennis, hitting a punching bag or lifting weights. It’s an extremely painful and debilitating tear that may require surgery to properly repair. The rotator...

Many Pennsylvania businesses rely on teen workers. This time of year, even more teens are applying for holiday jobs.  Whether your child will be working in a warehouse store or a Christmas tree lot this holiday season (or works part-time throughout the year), it’s...

The annual holiday “cash crunch” isn’t that far away, and people are already worried about how they’re going to afford family gatherings, food for feasts and gifts this holiday season. It’s not unusual for a lot of folks to pick up a little extra seasonal work as soon...

Workers in just about any industry could develop repetitive motion injuries if they continue working the same job long enough. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a perfect example. An office worker who types all day, a factory worker who holds tools all day and a delivery...