Working in a prison or jail is dangerous work. Attacks by inmates on staff can occur at any time, especially in high-security facilities. When an attack occurs, it is only natural for an injured correctional officer or other employee to wonder if they qualify for...
If you suffer a workplace injury, it is important that you get the workers' compensation you are eligible for. Regardless of how your work injury occurred - a construction accident, a repetitive stress injury, fall or in some other way - workers' comp benefits are...
It's been several months since we wrote about health risks to workers whose job are in the fracking industry. In our September 13 post, we discussed the dangers of exposure to silica sand. Such exposure can lead to chronic silicosis, which can take years to develop....
The very word "laboratory" comes from the Latin word for work. And indeed, in our society based to such a degree on science and various forms of research, many people work in research labs all week long - and are often put at risk of workplace injuries and illnesses....
Loss of limb, a partial amputation, or the loss of use of a body part - all of these are major challenges. The workers' compensation term that usually applies - "specific loss" - does not fully convey the hard reality involved in coping with these injuries. Hazelton,...
Workers' compensation benefits, in Pennsylvania or any other state, are intended to help injured workers who are able to do return to work. This post will provide an overview of return-to-work (RTW) programs in Pennsylvania. It should first be noted, however, that...
Construction sites tend to be busy, noisy and dangerous. Falls and other injuries are frequent occurrences and workers' compensation claims are often necessary. This is true not only in Pennsylvania, but in other states as well. But it is still important for employers...
Many people have jobs that might be considered fairly dangerous or involve some level of risk of injury. Although people sometimes have dangerous jobs, employers have a responsibility to make sure a person is safe and provided with all necessary equipment to reduce...
Exposure to mold carries significant health threats. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, workers who are exposed to large quantities of mold in work settings can suffer severe reactions can include fevers. People with compromised immune...
The delivery of healthcare services in America is often quite complicated. Even for people with insurance, choosing a doctor can be affected by whether a given provider is within your insurance network. Similar factors are involved in Pennsylvania workers'...