When Pennsylvania residents get injured on the job, many of them apply for workers' compensation. Workers' compensation is a type of benefit paid out to workers who have work-related injuries or illnesses. This type of help is extremely critical because it enables you...
What is seatbelt syndrome?
Car accidents can be traumatizing experiences. As much as you’d like to put it behind you, sometimes injuries can show up long after the initial incident. If you get into a car accident in Pennsylvania or other states, you want to be on the lookout for seatbelt...
What are the most common eye injuries in the workplace?
Each year, 800,000 eye injuries occur, and approximately 90 percent of the injuries are preventable. Some of the most common eye injuries include lacerations, punctures, and chemical burns. The injuries often occur in transportation, production, and service...
Manufacturing jobs may be the cause of injuries
Residents of Pennsylvania may want to learn more about avoiding injuries in manufacturing jobs. Certain injuries are the most common, and it would be helpful to be aware of what these are. Most common types of injuries from the National Safety Council According to...
A surprising motor vehicle accident statistic
Misconceptions abound when it comes to motor vehicle accidents in Pennsylvania and around the country. If you are like most people, you likely harbor a number of commonly held misconceptions about driving and motor vehicle accidents. One persistent misconception is...
Assessing fault in a rear-end collision
The law of vehicular control is central to unraveling any Pennsylvania auto accident, but this is not as simple as many people think. It is true that many drivers who are involved in a collision and strike other vehicles from the rear are at fault to some degree, but...
How telecommuting affects workers’ compensation claims
The Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act makes it possible for individuals to receive financial compensation for injuries they sustain in the workplace. These are injuries that happen while participating in acts to further the interests of an employer. Employees...
Why are some truck accidents so complex?
Truck accidents could lead to horrific injuries and massive property damage. Physics comes into play when a semi-truck crashes into smaller vehicles, and the crash might not be the only source of damage. Trucks traveling on Pennsylvania roads could present many...
Are property owners responsible for slips and falls?
Slip-and-fall accidents could happen anywhere in Pennsylvania. The winter may bring more significant risks for accidents due to ice and snow, but even leaves strewn on sidewalks during the fall season might lead people to slip, fall and suffer an injury. Persons...
What to know about third-party work injury claims
Injured workers in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, may file a worker's compensation claim for work-related injuries without having to prove fault. Worker's comp relieves employers from getting sued by an employee, but it doesn't pay full wages or pain and suffering. In some...