Construction injuries can take many forms. Falls from scaffolding, ladder collapses and job-related vehicle accidents are only some of the ways that construction workers can get hurt on the job. These accidents can happen at any time of year. But Pennsylvania...
In a dynamic capitalist economy driven by constantly evolving technology, workplaces change rapidly. And so, in turn, do the types of dangers that employees face in the workplace. Federal safety rules should keep up with these changes. Pennsylvania workplace injury...
Nursing homes and residential care facilities are dangerous places to work. In fact, federal statistics for 2010 show that the care facility industry had one of the highest rates of injuries and illnesses in the country. Pennsylvania workers' compensation attorneys...
Words matter. This is true in every aspect of human life. And it's no different when a workplace injury is involved. Pennsylvania workers' compensation attorneys know that how a medical condition, illness or injury is described in a doctor's report has consequences....
More and more Americans are embracing online shopping. But few people probably pause to think about working conditions in the warehouses from which the products they buy are shipped. Workers' compensation attorneys and government regulators are concerned, however,...
When someone has already been injured, a second injury can often be particularly difficult. That is why, after World War II, many state governments created special funds to assist veterans returning to the workforce. The purpose was to help cover the cost of a...
It is so easy for employers to overlook ergonomics. Despite growing research on the importance of proper positioning, too many workers are subjected to workplaces that lead to repetitive stress injuries. Workers' compensation claims are often the result of this...
Obese workers face many challenges. In a culture obsessed with rail-thin fashion models, people who are packing plenty of pounds often encounter various forms of social disapproval. Research shows that the challenges also include higher susceptibility to workplace...
Federal regulators have announced proposed fines of thousands of dollars in a recent case involving safety violations at a Pennsylvania facility for repackaging and distributing candy. The facility was owned by The Hersey Co. and operated by Exel Inc., based in...