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What is the difference between SSI and Social Security?
There are times when working in Pennsylvania is no longer an option due to an injury. Applying for Social Security disability can be a daunting task that may not help you receive the necessary funds to live. There is a difference between Social Security Disability...
Common impacts winter weather has on truck drivers
Fall may only be starting to arrive in Pennsylvania, but winter arrives soon bringing snow and ice with it. The change in weather can impact how trucks drive and handle the roadways increasing their potential for accidents. Shorter days ahead cause truckers to spend...
Office workers are not immune from jobsite injuries
Hardly a day goes by when you probably do not hear about a construction, electrical or another type of accident. If you work in an office, though, you are not immune from injuries at your jobsite. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly...
What is the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 11?
Dealing with bankruptcy is stressful. Not only is it stressful to deal with an unmanageable amount of debt, but it is also stressful to work through which option is right for you. If you are dealing with a lot of personal debt in Pennsylvania and are considering...
Aggressive driving: What you should know
If you are like many other Pennsylvania drivers, you may become frustrated while navigating the busy roadways, especially if you are stuck in traffic and running late to an important meeting or appointment. In fact, up to 80% of American drivers admit to experiencing...
Job-related hazards that restaurant workers should recognize
In the kitchen, work can be chaotic, to say the least. With hot temperatures, wet floors, sharp objects and short tempers, this can be a very dangerous work environment. Unfortunately, many people have been injured in job-related accidents as restaurant workers....
Disgruntled workers and job-related accidents
From overworked, exhausted staff members to frustration with wage and hour violations, there are many reasons why workers can become disgruntled. Unfortunately, this may increase the probability of other problems arising in the workplace. For example, a worker who...
Preventing back injuries: A concern for all workers
Some of the most common injuries that workers across all fields of employment suffer affect the back. Regardless of the work they complete every day, many workers face a serious risk of sustaining a back injury that could limit their ability to work and even enjoy...
What to do after a car accident in Pennsylvania
The actions you take in the aftermath of a crash on PA 56, PA 219 or elsewhere near Johnstown is important to your overall case. If you wish to preserve any rights you may have to financial compensation, take certain steps to protect them. Partnering with a lawyer can...
Among women, assault is among the most common workplace injuries
According to the National Safety Council, women are disproportionately impacted by workplace assault and a number of other injuries at work. For example, of all non-fatal assaults where the victim needed days away from work, women were the victims in 70%. In 2017, a...
