Workers’ Compensation

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...

Welding is an essential trade in many industries, but it comes with real risks. Welders often work in hazardous conditions where accidents can happen quickly.  Being injured on the job can leave you with substantial medical expenses. Workers’ compensation can help...

Many employees do jobs that require them to use repetitive motions. For those who have to do this with their hands or wrists, there’s a risk of carpal tunnel syndrome. This is a condition that occurs when the median nerve in the wrist is compressed.  Office workers,...

When most people think of workers’ compensation, they imagine accidents—slips, falls, heavy lifting or machinery mishaps that cause sudden and visible harm. However, workplace conditions can also lead to serious occupational illnesses that develop over time and that...