Workers’ Compensation

Every workplace has different safety hazards. Overexertion of the human body is an issue in many professions, but people commonly associate overuse injuries with blue-collar work. Many others may also overuse their bodies on the job, leaving them unable to continue...

Nurses frequently engage in repetitive movements, prolonged standing, patient lifting and awkward postures. These engagements tend to place considerable strain on their bodies. Over time, these physical demands can lead to muscle overuse and related injuries.  This is...

Insurance provider The Travelers Cos. recently released its 2025 Injury Impact Report. This report confirms what this insurer and others like it have been witnessing for years. The frequency at which injuries are occurring in American workplaces is going down....

While most discussions around mining injuries focus on major accidents and structural hazards, repetitive motion injuries often go unnoticed. These injuries result from prolonged repetitive tasks, awkward postures and excessive force. For mine workers who often spend...

Due to its name, many people think of tennis elbow as a sports injury. Tennis players often develop pain and inflammation in the tendons in their elbow from swinging the racket. It is the repetitive motion that makes this dangerous. Swinging a tennis racket once is...

People sometimes assume that a head injury isn’t very serious. Say that someone slips at work, falls and hits their head on the concrete floor. They might jump right back up, shake it off and tell everyone that they’re fine. They genuinely feel like they are in that...

Construction zones hum with movement, from towering scaffolds to heavy machinery, these are some of the most active and dangerous workplaces of any industry. Sometimes all it takes is a split-second lapse in judgment to lead to serious harm. Despite strict and...

Getting hurt at work is tough. It gets more confusing if you already have an old injury. In Pennsylvania, the law may still cover you. This happens when a work injury makes a past condition worse. You don't need perfect health to qualify You don't need perfect health...

Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs) are among the most common workplace injuries across many industries. These injuries develop over time as a result of repeated movements, awkward postures or overuse of specific muscles or tendons.  Unlike acute injuries that happen...

Some jobs expose workers to dangerous substances every day. Over time, this can lead to an increased risk of cancer. Recognizing which jobs are high-risk can help workers stay informed about their legal rights. Here are some key factors to remember. High-risk...