Workers’ Compensation

Suffering an illness or injury at work likely creates an anxiety-riddled time for you. Lost wages, the costs of medical treatment and lasting side effects can weigh heavy on your mind even if your employer has workers’ compensation insurance. You may want to explore...

Many Pennsylvania residents use the beginning of tax season to also reevaluate their overall estate plan. Families can be left in a very precarious situation when a member dies unexpectedly and much of their personal property is exposed to the probate process that can...

Workers in Pennsylvania need to be aware of rotator cuff syndrome. The rotator cuff is made up of several tendons and muscles. The rotator cuff helps keep the arm seated in the shoulder socket. When the rotator cuff is injured, it can have serious consequences for...

Bursitis is a condition that involves the inflammation of one of several small, fluid-filled sacs throughout the body, typically located near the joints. These sacs, called bursae, function as a sort of cushion to protect the joints from injury when pressure or...

The human body is capable of many things, but it can suffer injury when it is subjected to forces beyond its capacity. Harm from accidents and traumatic events often come to mind as significant tests for the body, but less dramatic events can also cause it to suffer...

To cut back on costs, many businesses in Pennsylvania are thinking about laying off a portion of their staff. This might help them eliminate some payroll costs, but it can also have a dangerous effect on the rest of the employees. As the company shrinks, the remaining...

Is any job in Schuykill County 100% safe? Sadly, the answer is no. While it is easy to see why some professions such as construction work, factory work and mining are dangerous, office workers, health care workers, servers or hair stylists can just as easily be...

There are certain jobs in Pennsylvania that place workers at risk of injuries. That includes many jobs common to the area such as miners, steel workers, law enforcement and construction employees. The circumstances can place these employees at risk and state...

The workforce in Pottsville and surrounding areas include very important industries – mining, manufacturing, steel processing, product distribution, and many more. These establishments provide critical job opportunities to the community. However, they also pose...

Most employers in Pennsylvania are required to purchase workers’ compensation insurance to provide benefits to workers who are injured while on-the-job. However, not all employers are required to obtain workers’ compensation insurance. Which employers are required to...