A repetitive motion or repetitive stress injury could easily impact you as a manufacturing employee at General Electric Transportation or similar companies. Repetitive motion injuries are common in the manufacturing sector due to the nature of the work. If you suffer...
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Bill proposes workers’ compensation benefits for volunteers
Virtually no one works in a risk-free profession, but some people in Pennsylvania take on a much greater risk than others. Firefighters and ambulance workers must perform their work duties in what are often dangerous situations in which injury is a real possibility....
Evaluations coming back for workers’ compensation recipients
Recent legislation set by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is set to bring big changes to the state's workers' comp system. Now, some people receiving workers' compensation benefits will have to undergo a secondary evaluation years after leaving the...
Explosion victim may benefit from workers’ compensation
One man is dead and another is in critical condition after an explosion at a Pennsylvania gas station. One of the store's co-owners suffered fatal injuries in the explosion while one employee survived, but was last listed in critical condition. Injuries of this...
You don’t need a “big injury” to get workers’ compensation
Workplace injuries are no laughing matter, and each year an untold number of employees in Pennsylvania are hurt on the job. Most people think that workers' compensation only applies to so-called "big injuries" that are the result of serious accidents. While this might...
Workers’ compensation claim denied? You can appeal
For hardworking people in Pennsylvania, few things may be more devastating than a workplace accident. The physical and emotional toll from such an accident can be overwhelming, and many victims turn to workers' compensation during their recovery. Unfortunately,...
Workers’ compensation could help victims of explosion
Proper workplace safety is essential to the well-being of each and every employee in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, some men and women are continually subjected to unsafe working conditions that put their lives at risk. Although workers' compensation is available for...
Workers’ compensation: Van explosion kills 1, injures 1
Pennsylvania workers in various industries are exposed to flammable substances and materials. Workplace accidents that involve fires and explosions are the subject of many workers' compensation claims that are filed every year. Two more will likely follow soon after...
Employee forced to retire after workers’ compensation settlement
Many Pennsylvania residents and others around the country look forward to the time they can retire from their jobs. They hope their retirement years will be full of enjoyable activities, hobbies, spending time with family or even pursuing other careers. However, some...
Workers’ compensation: Most common injuries are preventable
Missing work due to workplace injuries is likely something every employee in Pennsylvania would rather avoid. According to safety authorities, most on-the-job accidents that lead to workers' compensation claims are preventable. Analysis of the workplace injuries --...