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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...
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...
Workplace injuries come in many forms, some devastating and instantly debilitating, while others manifest gradually over time. Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs), also known as repetitive motion injuries, mostly affect workers who engage in repetitive tasks for long...
There are hundreds of thousands of car accidents every year in the United States. Any time that you drive your car, there is a risk that someone else will make a mistake, hit your vehicle, and cause serious injuries. For many workers, then, this means that their...
If you are injured while performing your work duties, be it typing or installing a roof, your medical treatment and wage loss should be covered by workers' compensation. But does your employer have this insurance coverage? Here is what to know: 1 or more employees If...
When workers suffer injuries on the job, they need to report those injuries to their boss, supervisor or manager. The company can then move forward with the process, especially if the worker is injured and needs workers’ comp benefits for things like medical bills or...
When you’re injured on the job, the last thing you want is to have your care managed by a strange doctor – but do you have any choice? In Pennsylvania, the question of who gets to pick your doctor for workers' compensation is a nuanced issue. Employers typically have...
Injured Pennsylvania workers often have questions about their rights. There are limits to what workers' compensation will cover and rules that apply to all claims. Yet, sometimes, people convince themselves that they are ineligible for benefits when they would likely...
Factory work plays a crucial role in the economy; however, it's an environment with inherent risks. While safety protocols and guidelines are in place, the factory floor can still be hazardous for workers. Many tend to underestimate the skill and caution required to...
Do you spend a significant part of your workday sitting in front of a computer, typing, clicking, and scrolling your way through countless tasks? While you may not think that you bear a significant risk of injury that way, the reality is that all that repetitive...