September 2023 Articles
How injured workers can pick a doctor shortly after an injury
If you get hurt while on the job in Pennsylvania, the state workers’ compensation system covers your medical bills, provided you utilize the system properly. This includes choosing a doctor from an employer-provided panel of physicians in the first 90 days following the injury. However, certain exceptions may broaden your...
Continue Reading¿Qué son las lesiones por esfuerzo repetitivo en el trabajo?
En el ajetreo de nuestra vida diaria, podemos ignorar a un culpable silencioso que acecha nuestro lugar de trabajo: las lesiones repetitivas. Estas lesiones, que abarcan una serie de problemas como el dolor de cuello y espalda, el malestar en los tobillos, la molestia en las rodillas, la tensión en...
Continue ReadingWhat are common work-related neck injuries?
Work-related neck injuries are common across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction and office work. Neck injuries can occur due to accidents, poor ergonomics and heavy lifting. While neck pain affects about 27 out of 1,000 people, if your neck pain stems from work-related injuries, you may be eligible...
Continue ReadingConsequences of a workplace spinal injury
Whether you fall from scaffolding or suffer an injury in an equipment accident, spinal injuries on the job often have far-reaching consequences. When you file workers’ compensation for the injury, you should understand the long-term challenges of this type of injury. Chronic pain Spinal injuries often lead to chronic pain...
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