Harrisburg Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
Are you at risk of re-injury after a workplace back injury?
Back injuries are common among workers who have to transport heavy items, including construction employees, industrial workers and warehousing positions. Lifting too much weight can cause muscle strain. Repetitive motions like twisting, bending or rotating can cause...
Equipment collapse kills one, injures another
The employer-employee relationship carries with it responsibilities for both parties. On one side, employees should execute their job duties fully and follow all safety protocols. Employers should, at a minimum, ensure that their employees can conduct their jobs in...
How long do workers’ compensation disability benefits last?
Many people who get hurt on the job only require a few days or a couple of weeks to get back on their feet and back to work. In fact, many workers who need workers' compensation benefits after a workplace injury are often eager to get back on the job, as convalescence...
What is the most common injury in an office?
It is likely that when you think about hazardous workplaces, the office is not at the top of your list. However, the statistics on office injuries may surprise you. In fact, when it comes to falling, the workplace is rife with this type of injury. According to the...
How can you prevent scaffold injuries?
As a construction worker, you may worry that your physical safety could be at risk due to a momentary slip in judgement. Learning more about safety habits for working with scaffolds is helpful in daily situations. Competent person Asking a competent person to guide...
What are common causes of electrical accidents?
Pennsylvania workers like you know that any job has its risks. But did you know that electrical accidents can happen anywhere? Did you know that electrical incidents at workplaces are somewhat common? Today, we will look at some of the most common causes of electrical...
Most common injuries in construction
People who work in the construction industry face risk every day. Whether working on road construction, residential buildings or urban skyscrapers, there are many factors that can result in injury or death. There are certain injuries that are more common than others,...
Can employers retaliate against whistleblowers?
All employees in Pennsylvania and throughout the U.S. deserve a safe workplace. In fact, this is more than a privilege, it is a right and entitlement. Unfortunately, when a business does not prioritize worker safety, many employees do not recognize that they have a...
Understanding the causes of hearing loss in workers
All workplaces in Pennsylvania and throughout the world produce noise. In some cases, these levels are dangerous to the people in the office or on the work floor and can result in quick hearing loss or cumulative hearing loss over time. At what level of sound should...
Life in Pennsylvania has long relied on hazardous jobs
Pennsylvania lawmakers created our workers’ compensation system mostly to cover medical bills and lost wages from a work-related injury or illness. Of course, workers always face a variety of risks, and some jobs have long been more dangerous than others. But many of...
