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- Work Injuries Caused by Poor Ergonomics
Mar 6, 2019
When people think of work-related injuries, images of broken bones and occupational diseases may come to mind. Although these are prevalent, less obvious musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) that develop from working conditions are the most common. Lower back and shoulder injuries, carpal tunnel, trigger finger, and tendonitis may not be easy to see, but employees can experience severe symptoms from them. The culprit in most of these syndromes is poor workplace ergonomics. Over time, it can...Read More - Things You Should Not Do When Driving
Feb 28, 2019
Accidents happen every day due to distracted driving. Driving requires focus and is not something to be taken lightly. Both drivers and passengers have responsibilities while in a moving vehicle to keep themselves safe. Unnecessary distractions take a driver’s attention off the road, causing them to potentially lose control of their vehicle and crash. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 3,000 people were killed due to distracted driving in 2012, and...Read More - Pennsylvania Impairment Rating Evaluations Return
Feb 22, 2019
After an accident occurs, a worker’s ability to function can be compromised by injuries. This impairment can be partial, total, temporary or permanent. Workers who suffer these on-the-job injuries may have their Workers’ Compensation benefits determined by an impairment rating evaluation (IRE). In June of 2017, the State Supreme Court proclaimed that certain provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act pertaining to IREs were unconstitutional. It was ruled that employers and their insurers could not limit...Read More - Black Lung
Feb 13, 2019
In Allegheny County and across western Pennsylvania, numerous men and women work in coal mines. In fact, the Pittsburgh area’s coal mining region has become somewhat of a tourist attraction in recent years. However, it hides a dark side that has come to light in past decades. Coal mining companies have negligently exposed employees to known toxins that can lead to black lung. As a result, Workers’ Compensation lawyers routinely work with victims of black...Read More - Most Dangerous Jobs in Pennsylvania
Feb 6, 2019
No job is free of risk. Regardless of what your occupation may be, there is always the chance of getting injured while on the job. Luckily, most jobs do not pose high risks for injuries and fatalities. However, there are certain professions that have a much higher risk than others. The following are the most dangerous jobs in Pennsylvania: Public Administration When we think of public administration, the first thought that often comes to mind...Read More - Handling Workplace Sexual Discrimination
Jan 30, 2019
There are many categories of workplace discrimination, and they are all defined by treating a person or persons unfairly on the basis of their religion, sex, race, age, or other protected class. Some of the most frightening of these can be gender discrimination and sexual harassment. Clear examples of sexual harassment include inappropriate comments and unwelcome advances or touching. Victims may feel particularly vulnerable, especially if the perpetrator is physically overpowering. Yet even though harassment...Read More - Uninsured and Underinsured Drivers
Jan 23, 2019
The results of a car accident can be made exponentially worse if an uninsured driver is involved. Although all drivers are required by law to possess insurance, many are driving without. In some states, drivers need only to have minimum insurance requirements. This means that even if a motorist that causes a crash has insurance, it may not be enough to cover the victim’s injuries. If the liable driver has no insurance or is underinsured,...Read More - Cleaning Snow Off Cars
Jan 16, 2019
With winter finally here, it is well known that there are many precautions that we must take, and many conditions which we must be aware of when it comes to driving. While most drivers are very aware to drive cautiously in wintery weather such as snow, sleet, and ice, what many fail to consider is another hazard entirely: snow on the roof, windshield, and windows of their car. Failure to Remove Snow Is More Dangerous...Read More - Can I Retire While on Workers’ Compensation?
Jan 10, 2019
Workers’ Compensation is payment provided to workers who are temporarily or permanently not able to work due to injury. Whether or not a worker can retire while receiving Workers’ Compensation will depend on what type of benefits they are receiving, and their definition of retirement. For example, those receiving wage loss benefits or temporary disability payments will lose those payments if they retire from the workforce, because they are no longer considered workers. On the...Read More - What Are Employees Entitled to While Pregnant?
Jan 3, 2019
Being a mother and a working woman at the same time is not always the easiest situation. Though most women can work without much change during pregnancy, some face complications that leave them unable to perform their usual tasks. Working While Pregnant Under federal law, employers are legally obligated to treat pregnant women in the same manner that they would treat any employee with a temporary disability. This does not require that they receive preferential...Read More