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If you were to ask the average person about the risks involved in hospital work, they might talk about scheduling. Many hospital workers, ranging from physicians to phlebotomists, will work 12-hour shifts. They may have to work alternating weekends and holidays. There...
Those with auto mechanic training and experience can usually find a steady job that pays fairly well. As such, the industry attracts many Pennsylvania residents. As with most jobs, mechanics have at least some risk of experiencing a workplace accident resulting in...
A TBI (traumatic brain injury) is a common and tragic occurrence in the workplace. In fact, approximately 60 percent of workers’ compensation head injury claims were associated with a TBI. With that said, some occupations pose a higher risk of an individual getting a...
You begin to develop severe pain in your elbow and the muscles and tendons surrounding it. Trying to lift things becomes impossible, the inflammation is painful and it keeps you from working. There was no clear event that caused it, such as catching yourself after...
When someone mentions workplace accidents, the chances are you think of industrial or construction workers. However, any employee can get a workplace-related injury, including those who sit at desks. But, of course, some industries are at higher risk than others....
Regardless of how you got hurt at work or what kind of work-acquired medical condition you developed, you can likely count on workers' compensation benefits to help support you. Even newly-hired or part-time employees will generally qualify for benefits if they can...
When people think about workplace injuries, they often think about some of the most dangerous industries in the world. For instance, they consider things like deep-sea fishing, logging or construction. They imagine catastrophic accidents involving heavy machinery and...
Some safety hazards are obvious. You know that operating a deli slicer or a machine press comes with some degree of personal risk. However, especially if you keep the same job for many years, it is easy to start overlooking some of the most serious hazards on the job....
Not all workers' compensation claims sail through in Pennsylvania. Your claim may be denied for various reasons ranging from mistakes in the paperwork and pre-existing conditions to missed deadlines and suspected fraud. A denial of benefits may leave you shouldering...
Most people are familiar with rotator cuff tears and likely know someone who’s torn their rotator cuff playing tennis, hitting a punching bag or lifting weights. It’s an extremely painful and debilitating tear that may require surgery to properly repair. The rotator...
