On behalf of Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C. | Sep 24, 2020 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Safety
Every year, hundreds of workplace accidents in Pennsylvania result in injury, permanent disability and even death. Most of these incidents could have been prevented by observing safety guidelines and taking certain precautions even if it seems tedious or...
by amywolf | Jul 27, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Construction site managers in Pennsylvania should be aware that nearly one third of workers’ compensation claims that construction companies file nationwide are due to fall-related injuries. OSHA even sponsors an annual event called Stand-Down to Prevent Falls...
by amywolf | Jul 13, 2020 | Philadelphia Workers' Compensation Law Blog, Workers' Compensation, Workplace Illnesses
Nurses in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. are exposed to a number of dangers, so both for their sake and for their patients’ sake, they need to know how to stay safe and healthy. The following are some basic steps to that end. It all starts with washing...
by amywolf | Jun 30, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Most work-related injuries and illnesses are preventable, and Pennsylvania employers who follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s rules show that they care about the well-being of their employees. Here are some steps that employers can take to...
by amywolf | Jun 15, 2020 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Illnesses, Workplace Safety
A combination of factors has made it even more difficult than usual to be a nurse in Pennsylvania and across the United States. There are fundamental reasons why a nurse is in jeopardy of being injured or ill at work. Injuries can often be avoided with proper...
by amywolf | Jun 9, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Pennsylvanians who work for older, more established companies might feel more secure in their jobs and believe that the environments are relatively safe. However, a recent study found that older, established companies are less likely to invest in safety to save money....
On behalf of Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C. | Mar 24, 2020 | Philadelphia Family Law And Workers' Compensation Law Blog, Philadelphia Workers' Compensation Law Blog, Workers' Compensation
Companies in Pennsylvania should take steps to ensure they are compliant with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and that new hires get adequate safety training. At companies that have a lot of turnover, the latter may be neglected in some...
On behalf of Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C. | Mar 20, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
It does not matter what type of career you have – every worker is at risk of becoming injured or ill while on the job. Workers’ compensation insurance, mandatory for most employers here in Pennsylvania, is designed to protect employees by providing some support during...
On behalf of Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C. | Mar 12, 2019 | Philadelphia Workers' Compensation Law Blog, Workers' Compensation
Workers’ compensation has a substantial set of rules when it comes to filing for benefits and getting the medical care the injured worker needs. These are generally inflexible, so it is no surprise that an employee of a Home Depot in Kansas is now stuck with a...
On behalf of Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C. | Feb 27, 2019 | Philadelphia Workers' Compensation Law Blog, Workers' Compensation
Thousands of workers are injured on the job each year. While the common types of injuries include falling from one level to another or those sustained in a motor vehicle accident, a quick look through OSHA’s web site shows dozens of injuries due to exposure to...
