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...
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What 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...
Consequences 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....
4 common myths about workers’ compensation
If you get hurt while at work, you may become eligible to receive benefits through the workers’ compensation system. This system provides specific benefits to help injured workers recover from their injuries and return to work. When it comes to workplace injuries,...
Can you work while receiving workers’ comp?
If you suffered an injury on the job in Pennsylvania, you might be eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits. These benefits provide financial relief for medical expenses and lost wages due to your inability to work. But what happens if you feel well enough...
El factor que más contribuye a un trabajo con alta probabilidad de una lesión laboral
No es una gran sorpresa que hay algunos trabajos que son mucho más peligrosos que otros. Las lesiones laborales pueden ocurrir en cualquier sector y posición – pero hay algunos factores que resultan en un nivel elevado de peligro respeto a otros ambientes laborales....
What is the difference between total and partial disability benefits?
When you receive workers' compensation benefits, you will fall into one of two categories. Your injuries will either qualify you for total disability or partial disability. Understanding these categories is essential as it will affect your benefits and other aspects...
Can you negotiate workers’ compensation payment in Pennsylvania?
When you suffer an injury at work, many thoughts and worries can flood your mind. How will you cover medical bills? What about lost wages? Fortunately, workers' compensation exists to ease some of these burdens. This system provides injured employees with essential...
Can your employer deny your workers’ compensation claim?
Workers' compensation is a helpful tool when you suffer a work-related injury that leaves you unable to do your job. However, there might be reasons that your employer denies your claim. Knowing what factors could influence how your employer views your claim can help...
Hotel housekeepers have the most dangerous service-industry job
Pennsylvania hotel workers face a high risk of injury, in general, but research shows that hotel housekeepers are especially at risk of suffering a serious work-related injury. This is due in large part to the highly physical nature of housekeeping work, which...