When people think of technologically advanced employment, they often think of Silicon Valley, not Pittsburgh. However, from cutting-edge medical facilities to manufacturing companies, there are many businesses that may have complex machines and even robots performing...
Workers’ Compensation
Safety tips when working on a ladder
Many serious workplace injuries happen when someone slips and falls from a ladder. Even a relatively good landing could result in something like a broken ankle or a fractured wrist. But a poor landing could lead to something like a spinal cord injury or a traumatic...
Why you shouldn’t use health insurance for a work injury
Maybe you fell off of a ladder while dusting a display and ended up with a concussion, or perhaps one of your co-workers accidentally backed over your foot in a company vehicle and broke two of your bones. When you get hurt at work, the injuries that you suffer can...
How much will workers’ compensation disability pay you?
One of the worst things about getting hurt at work is that you need to take a leave of absence to recover. The more severe your injury is, the more time you may go without a steady paycheck. Unless you purchased a private disability policy of your own, you will likely...
5 deadly construction site accidents
With clear weather on the horizon, Pennsylvania construction workers will soon begin to see their schedules quickly filling up. From road construction and renovation projects to full-scale site erection, huge projects will soon begin to take shape. Unfortunately,...
Avoid these 4 mistakes regarding workers’ compensation benefits
Naturally, an on-the-job injury has brought significant concerns. As a result, you may temporarily be unable to work. However, you understand that worker’s compensation benefits are available since your employer pays for such insurance. Promptly seek these benefits...
Overlooked dangers that confront public safety workers
We know about the obvious risks faced by public safety workers. Just about every say, law enforcement officers, firefighters and paramedics face dangers that the average person would not expect on the job. Natural disasters, illnesses and physical attacks are among...
Eye protection may prevent most workplace eye injuries
Many people in Pennsylvania work on job sites where there is a risk of eye injury. Even if you don’t work in the construction industry, you may work around chemicals, steam or fluids that could potentially damage your eyes. Eye injuries are common Each day in the US,...
Hazards you might encounter on a construction site
If you spend just a few minutes on a Pennsylvania construction site, you'll likely be able to identify a number of potential safety hazards. They may include falling objects, toxic fumes, and inadequate access to personal protective equipment. However, there may be...
Understanding third-party-over actions
When a Pennsylvania employee suffers an injury on the job, workers' compensation offers a no-fault system that provides certain benefits. An employee generally gives up the right to sue the employer in exchange. In some cases, however, employees may also file a...