People in just about any profession can get hurt at work. Servers at restaurants could slip in a spilled coffee and break an arm, while delivery drivers might get into a crash and suffer a head injury. Workers' compensation benefits can help eligible employees...
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The common injuries caused by forklift accidents
Forklifts are common on construction sites, in warehouses, on loading docks and in many other occupations. When you need a heavy load moved quickly and efficiently, a forklift can be the perfect solution. Unfortunately, forklifts are also very dangerous to both their...
3 common causes of construction head, neck and back injuries
Construction work is very demanding and notoriously risky. Because of how much stress it puts on the body and how many ways there are for people to get hurt, construction professionals often receive competitive wages. Of course, better wages are a cold comfort if...
3 reasons hospital work is dangerous for medical professionals
People in the medical profession may work in a number of different environments, including office settings. Hospitals provide some of the most stimulating and challenging work opportunities, as well as competitive compensation. For those who can accept the long shifts...
How dangerous are falling objects?
If you work on a construction site, you face a lot of hazards. You may have to use power tools or heavy machinery, for instance. You may work at heights and always be worried that you’re going to slip and fall. These are certainly valid concerns, but one other thing...
Can you re-open your workers’ comp claim when symptoms resume?
It may have been years since you filed a Pennsylvania workers' compensation claim. Someone who doesn't even work with you anymore made a mistake and back to piece of machinery into you, causing a serious knee injury. You had to have surgery and took a little over...
Understanding the steps of a workers’ compensation claim
Every worker in Pennsylvania has the protection of workers' compensation insurance in theory. Employers must carry coverage, and workers diagnosed with a medical issue related to their employment can often claim benefits. However, the workers' compensation claims...
Is PTSD covered by workers’ compensation?
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a condition that affects over 3 million people annually in the United States. This condition occurs when a person has ongoing trauma from a traumatic event that they witnessed or were a part of. The symptoms of PTSD can impact all...
Will repetitive stress from warehouse work lead to workers’ comp?
Workers in warehouses and similar blue-collar job environments, like factories, use their bodies every day to perform their jobs. Like any tools used daily for work, the body will eventually show signs of wear from hard work. The longer you have stayed with your...
3 common warehouse safety breaches
A warehouse is a very dangerous work environment. There is heavy machinery moving around constantly. There are multiple workers, not all of whom may have the best personal safety practices. There could be heavy merchandise or dangerous chemicals stored in the...