Every hour and a half, give or take, a worker passes away in the United States. It’s a stunning toll that many people know very little about. Given how common workplace deaths actually are, it’s important to look at the reasons these incidents happen and where they...
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Harrisburg Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
Work-related head injuries can be serious
Some employees have a risk of suffering from a concussion due to a blow to the head. Around 24% of brain injuries that are traumatic are due to a work-related incident. These are due things like falls or getting hit by something falling. What duties do employers have...
How your employer can help you get back to work after an injury
It can be very hard to go weeks without working after you get hurt on the job. Sitting at home can feel frustrating, and your whole family may struggle to adjust to your decreased income. However, if the doctor who evaluates you for your workers' compensation case...
Recent study: Health care is the field with the highest injury rate of all workers
Media outlets have long been referring to the construction industry as the most dangerous industry that someone can work in for years. Data published by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) in 2018 shows that injuries are now highest among health care...
What can you do if your employer doesn’t carry workers’ comp?
Most companies in Pennsylvania have an obligation to carry workers' compensation to protect their employees from financial devastation and the business itself from liability. Particularly if you work in a dangerous profession, you may have simply assumed that workers'...
4 Common Construction Site Injuries
It is well known that construction workers are amongst the highest risk for worksite injuries. The ever-changing conditions of working outside on an active build site, combined with the power equipment and activity density, can present numerous challenges for workers...
Job-related hearing loss is a serious problem
Some people are subjected to loud noises when they’re at work. It’s imperative that these workers have the protections necessary to keep their hearing intact. Without those protections, permanent hearing loss is possible. Hearing loss may occur slowly Some people...
Who picks your worker’s compensation doctor in Pennsylvania?
A workplace injury isn’t just painful and debilitating -- it can put your entire future at risk. You need a doctor you can trust to look out for your best interests (not your employer’s). Unfortunately, that’s not always easy to get. Do you have the right to pick your...
Watch out for lung injuries on the job
There are times when you may suffer workplace injuries that have a significant impact on your life. One kind of injury that you hurt you, especially in the long-term, is a lung injury. Lung injuries can be caused by exposure to toxins, direct impacts and other issues...
Falls are a leading risk in most workplaces
Office workers tend to be inside buildings, and therefore, not as exposed to the elements as some other workers. You might think that falls would be a minimal risk. However, falls even from the same level can potentially lead to a death on the job. Examples of office...