Workers’ Compensation

Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) can be a frustrating and painful reality. Caused by overuse of muscles and tendons, repetitive stress injuries can affect musicians, gamers, office workers and anyone who performs repetitive motions frequently. The good news? While...

In some professions, driving is the main service an employee provides. Thousands of workers help transportation companies get travelers or goods to specific destinations every day. Countless other workers sometimes operate vehicles as part of their job...

Accidents in the workplace can result in devastating injuries. However, accidents aren’t the only source of work-related ailments. Some workers contract work-related illnesses that come from more sustained exposure to certain conditions. One example is work-related...

Personal protection equipment (PPE) is very important in the workplace. In most cases, your employer has to give you certain types of equipment to keep you safe. Examples include hard hats, dust masks, gloves, high visibility vests, eye protection and much more. If...

You probably don’t think that much about your knees – until they hurt or refuse to support your weight.  Unfortunately, knee joints can be particularly prone to on-the-job injuries, and meniscus tears can be common among construction workers, factory employees and...

If you are injured at work, consider seeing a doctor as soon as possible. This ensures you get treatment on time, preventing the condition from worsening.  However, it's vital to be informed about certain matters to avoid making costly mistakes, including: The first...

Some Pennsylvania workers have obvious fall risks created by their careers. Construction workers, roofers and others who do their jobs at a significant elevation could end up severely hurt if they fall while doing their jobs. For those in certain high-risk...

Employees in any industry can sustain workplace injuries. However, since nursing is a high-risk occupation, nurses have a greater chance of suffering a serious or disabling injury on the job than most other professionals do. This is because the healthcare industry is...

Many jobs demand dedication and hard work, but some can put your hand -- not just your fingers -- at a high risk of severe injuries. From the whirring machinery of factories to the sharp blades of kitchens, the potential dangers are numerous. We recently discussed...

As winter descends upon Pennsylvania, outdoor workers face a serious, yet often underestimated, risk: hypothermia. For those braving the cold, understanding hypothermia’s dangers is vital. Hypothermia occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it,...