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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...
How does workers’ compensation work in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania requires virtually every employer to provide workers’ compensation coverage. If you’ve ever had a near-miss at work, you may have wondered how the program works. Do you have to file a lawsuit? Can you be denied coverage? How do I apply? The workers’ comp...
How do you define a disability?
The U.S. News & World Report states that one out of four individuals will sustain a severe injury that will leave them disabled. And that can keep many people out of work, leaving their family without a source of income they depended on. Social Security Disability...
Tips For Staying Off The Phone When Driving
The dangers of distracted driving are well-known. Serious accidents can result when drivers engage in such conduct. However, the temptation to use the phone while driving remains strong among many motorists. For example, a AAA survey suggested that around seven out of...
How Chapter 11 bankruptcy can help to get your business back on track
When many people think of a company "going bankrupt," they envision shuttered storefronts, clearing out inventory, and the end of an era. However, Chapter 11 bankruptcy provides a framework for businesses to reorganize and pay off their debts while continuing to...
Healthcare workers deal with violence on a daily basis
According to OSHA, workplace violence is far more common in the healthcare field than it is in the rest of private industry. How much more common? About four times more common, according to 2002 - 2013 data about incidents of workplace violence that required days off...
Measuring the unmeasurable after a catastrophic accident
In the aftermath of a serious accident, victims often experience a great deal of pain, anxiety and confusion. Unfortunately, all this can be difficult to measure, which can present challenges when victims pursue legal remedies and compensation. However, assigning a...
