Workers’ Compensation

“Baker’s knee” is a painful condition that commonly afflicts workers who have physically demanding jobs.  Also called a “Baker cyst,” this condition is caused by a buildup of excess fluid in the popliteal bursa area behind the knee, which helps cushion the knee during...

Work-related foot injuries are more common than many people realize and can significantly impact a worker’s ability to perform their job and maintain their livelihood. Given the consequential role that someone’s feet play in their daily functioning, workers suffering...

Repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) may develop when an employee performs the same – or very similar – motions repeatedly over time, causing damage to muscles, tendons and/or nerves. Common examples of RSIs include carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis and back strain,...

The answer to that question depends on your interpretation of 'dangerous.' Some industries, such as construction, forestry, hunting and fishing, have the highest death rates. However, when it comes to the most nonfatal injuries and illnesses requiring days away from...

Your Achilles tendon run runs down the back of your leg and attaches to your heel. This is one of the most important tendons in the entire body, allowing the foot to work and rotate correctly. If you stretch your foot forward and touch the back of your heel, you can...

Every career comes with a variety of different challenges. Some people have to worry about car crashes because driving is one of their primary job responsibilities. Others may handle power tools or caustic chemicals at work. Those are risk factors for injuries or...

Certain professions require their employees to climb ladders all the time. The employees who do it have hopefully received training in safe ladder use, and their employers hopefully ensure the ladders are in a suitable condition. Yet many workplaces that do not...

There’s a condition called “painter’s knees,” but it isn’t exclusive to painters. Carpet and tile layers, housekeepers, health aids, nurses and even early child care workers – among others – can all end up with this condition. “Painter’s knee” is just one of a dozen...

Kitchens can be hot places to work, especially in summer. A lack of ventilation and not drinking enough water can increase the risk of fatigue which can make mistakes leading to accidents more likely. Fortunately, if you suffer an accident while working in a kitchen,...

Many workers in and around Pottsville, Pennsylvania, operate heavy machinery. This can include things like diggers, forklifts, cranes and industrial factory equipment. Heavy machinery can make light work of tasks that would previously have been labor-intensive.  That...