Workers’ Comp Covers Lost Use of Body Parts, Scarring
Pennsylvania workers’ compensation for most workplace injuries or illnesses includes medical coverage and weekly wage replacement. But a worker may also be entitled to “specific [...]
Hospital Workers Risk Injury, Illness
When people consider the most dangerous places to work, hospitals probably do not come to mind. Yet the Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports that [...]
Workers’ Compensation, Safety Rules Apply To Temporary Workers
A temporary worker at the DuraBond facility in Duquesne, Pennsylvania, was injured on the job recently when he was struck by a falling pipe, triblive.com [...]
Pennsylvania Court Denies Ex-Steeler’s Appeal for Workers’ Comp
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently declined to hear an appeal by former Pittsburgh Steelers player Ainsley T. Battles of his denial of workers’ compensation benefits. [...]
Court Eases Compensation Rules for Mesothelioma and All Other Occupational Disease Victims
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently handed down a decision with widespread implications for workers who suffer from a workplace-related disease. The Pennsylvania Record reported that the [...]
Six Steps to Stay Safe while Working in Nursing Homes
The healthcare industry is the fastest growing industry in the United States, and it is not expected to slow down any time soon. One reason [...]