Most Pennsylvanians who have been injured on the job want to get back to work as soon as possible. However, in many cases, their doctors place some restrictions on the types of duties they can perform or the number of hours they can work, at least temporarily. This is...
Month: April 2016
Don’t fall for these four workers’ compensation myths
In Pennsylvania, if you are injured on the job or develop a medical condition because of your job duties, you are entitled to workers' compensation. However, since the law in this area is very complex, you may have heard some things about workers' compensation that...
Careful estate planning can prevent battles in blended families
Having an estate plan is important, but keeping it up-to-date throughout significant changes in your life like marriage and divorce is essential. That's particularly important if you have remarried after a divorce or death of a spouse and you have children from your...
Mining injury and death rates reached record low last year
Last year was the safest yet in our country's history of mining. That good news comes from the Mine Safety and Health Administration.Joseph Main, the Assistant Secretary of Labor who oversees the MSHA credits "intensive efforts by MSHA and its stakeholders that have...
How does asbestos exposure happen?
Asbestos happens in two primary ways: inhalation and swallowing. This article will discuss how these two types of exposure generally happen. That way, Pennsylvania residents can avoid exposure and have a better chance of preventing asbestos-related diseases.In the...
Workers’ compensation coverage is required in Pennsylvania
If you get hurt at work, you should be entitled to coverage through your employer's workers' compensation plan. This plan provides coverage for you to see a doctor and receive the care you need without it impacting your finances. It's the law that your employer must...