Every Pennsylvania employee faces some risk of injury at their workplace. Even if a worker is not climbing ladders or using toxic chemicals, there are musculoskeletal injuries that could occur at any job. Employers have a responsibility to keep work environments as...
When a new baby arrives, in all likelihood, things are hectic. But there's still one crucial thing to finalize: an estate plan. Overlooking this vital aspect of domestic administration can leave your child vulnerable to Pennsylvania law, which isn't the best for some...
Pennsylvania is home to a broad-based economy with many workers who perform their job tasks under often dangerous conditions. This is evidenced by the high number of workers' compensation claims that are filed in certain industries and specific occupations. While many...
Certain types of jobs come with risks and dangers. Working in confined spaces might cause some concerns for employees in Pennsylvania. Sometimes, working in a tight space leaves someone feeling claustrophobic and concerned about being able to breathe. Difficulties in...
When you live and work in Pennsylvania, you expect to be safe. Of course, workplace injuries still happen often enough. Hearing loss has become more common in certain industries. This can have devastating effects on people in their daily lives. What can cause a...
When people in Pennsylvania think about planning for the future, they may consider an irrevocable life insurance trust (an "ILIT") in order to reduce estate taxes while providing for their families. This type of trust is designed to serve as a repository for one or...
One would hope that working in Pennsylvania retail establishments would be safe, but statistics show nonfatal retail injuries have increased. There are several types of injuries an employee in this line of work may experience, ranging from mild to serious. Slips,...
Not all workers' compensation claims in Pennsylvania stem directly from accidents at the job site. Workers can suffer indirect injuries as well that become workers' compensation claims when the associated health problems begin to manifest later in life. The claims are...
Writing out your wishes for after you have departed can be one of the most difficult aspects of planning your estate. This process can be even more daunting if you are part of a blended family with numerous relatives at various stages of their lives. If you are...
Whenever a big life change occurs, one thing you should do is review your estate plan to see if it needs to be updated. Pennsylvania residents who are approaching retirement may need to apply different strategies for estate planning at this stage of their life....
