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Nurses spend their time looking after the health of others. While doing so they often put their health at risk with nursing having one of the highest rates of injury and illness of any profession. Understanding the risks can reduce the chance a nurse needs to take...
Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system. Every day, nurses across Pennsylvania help treat thousands of patients. As they spend so much time helping others, the injury risks that nurses face are often overlooked. Here are some of the more common occupational...
Business owners often worry about the legacy they may leave when they die. Often, their goal is to preserve the company long after they cease working there. Estate planning is therefore incredibly important for business owners who intend to leave a meaningful legacy....
Many people pass away without a Will or estate plan. This is known as dying intestate. They haven’t made a plan regarding healthcare decisions or asset distribution. So what happens to that person‘s estate? In the absence of a legal plan, state law takes over. It will...
When estate planning, you will use your health care power of attorney/health care proxy (proxy) to name an agent who will make medical decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated, for example, if you become unconscious or mentally incompetent. This agent is...
Age can certainly be a factor when looking at workplace injury statistics. One common way to sort these is by considering the number of days away from work (DAFW) that are triggered by workplace injuries. You can then consider how many days people miss in various age...
Agriculture workers work out in the field in all sorts of weather conditions. They work around heavy machinery doing tasks that can lead to injuries. It’s up to the employers to ensure these workers have safe conditions throughout the time they’re working. Workers...
Have you ever thought about what happens to your things after you are gone? It might seem far off, but planning now can make a significant difference later. Why is it important to have a clear estate plan in place to make your wishes known? Do you have to have an...
Discussions of estate planning often center on the impact that an estate plan has – or can potentially have – on those left behind when someone dies. Proper estate planning helps preserve resources for someone's family members or allocate assets for charitable causes....
In Pennsylvania workers’ compensation claims, in addition to compensation to help offset lost wages, injured workers are also eligible for reimbursement of medication costs. The Workers’ Compensation Act provides that employers bear the responsibility for prescription...