On behalf of Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C. | Jan 22, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
One of the best things about being employed in Pennsylvania is that you can usually count on workers’ compensation to be there for you if you are ever injured on the job. However, there are cases in which your employer will deny that financial safety net, citing...
On behalf of Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C. | Jan 20, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
Healthcare workers in Pennsylvania and throughout the country are some of the most hard-working people in the world. They work hard to provide medical care to individuals in all types of settings, including hospitals, birthing centers, nursing homes, dental offices,...
On behalf of Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C. | Dec 4, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
With nearly half of the workers in Pennsylvania working from home, many people have questions about whether they’re entitled to the same workplace benefits. If they’re not working at the office or the job site, are they still considered “on the...
On behalf of Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C. | Nov 16, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
The construction trades remain some of the most dangerous jobs in the United States. Workers’ compensation can be very important to people like boilermakers, carpenters and masons. Welders can be especially vulnerable to injury on the job due to the volatile...
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....
