Brain and Head Injuries at Work
In Pennsylvania, head injuries at work are among the most serious on-the-job injuries. According to the PA Department of Labor and Industry, head injuries made up 12% of all reported injuries in 2019. That's more than 20,000 incidents over the…
Read MoreAttorney Client Privilege in a Personal Injury Case
Many times, personal injury cases require people to disclose some sensitive and even embarrassing personal information. As a result, accident victims may be hesitant to contact an injury lawyer. Understanding attorney-client privilege is essential, as it may help accident victims…
Read MoreUnderstanding Workers’ Compensation and FMLA
When an employee is hurt on the job and is forced to miss time from work to recover, they may be nervous about how to make ends meet and whether their job will be waiting for them when they are…
Read MoreWorkplace Injuries That Spike in Summer Months
Summer is finally here again, and many people are taking time off to travel, lounge by the pool, and get some well-deserved rest and relaxation. Unfortunately, the arrival of summer also means an increase in the number of workplace injuries…
Read MoreHow Does Workers’ Comp Work When You Have Two Jobs?
Many people are working more than one job to make ends meet. In fact, according to the United States Census Bureau, over the last 20 years the percentage of Americans holding down more than one job increased from 6.8% to…
Read MoreDental Trauma After a Slip and Fall Accident
After a slip and fall, we often think about broken bones, back and neck injuries, and head trauma. Dental trauma is also a common injury after someone takes a spill. When victims aren’t able to catch themselves with their hands,…
Read MoreA Review of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act
When you're injured on the job, you are entitled to workers' compensation benefits to help you with the financial repercussions of your injury. While the process may seem straightforward, the entire workers' compensation process in Pennsylvania can be somewhat complicated.…
Read MoreWarehouse Worker Injuries Spiked in 2021
Over the past 18 months, warehouses have had to ramp up production due to an increase in demands, quicker turnaround times, and staffing decreases and challenges. All of these factors create a safety risk, and whenever a rush is in…
Read MoreCan You Sue After Accepting an Insurance Settlement?
When someone is injured because of the negligence of someone else, whether in a car accident, a slip-and-fall, or a motorcycle crash, the injured party is entitled to certain forms of compensation for their injuries, including, potentially, lost wages, reimbursed…
Read MoreNurses Hurt on the Job – You are entitled to workers’ comp benefits
Nurses play a critical role in the healthcare system in the United States. In addition to the hard work they do each day to take care of their patients and help doctors and other healthcare professionals, they also provide compassion…
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