When we think of workplace injuries, accidents like slips and falls often come to mind. However, not all injuries are the result of a single event. Understanding the differences between cumulative trauma and single-events is crucial when navigating workers'...
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Most frequent injuries faced by kitchen staff in Pennsylvania
Working in a kitchen involves much more than preparing food. The fast-paced environment often comes with risks that might lead to injuries. If you work in a Pennsylvania kitchen, knowing the common hazards you might encounter is important. Recognizing these can help...
How can defective tools cause injuries at work?
Workplaces often rely on a variety of tools to get tasks done efficiently. However, when these tools are defective, they can cause serious injuries to workers. Understanding how defective tools contribute to workplace injuries is important for everyone. Instances of...
Can you get pain and suffering in PA workers’ compensation?
Workers' compensation in Pennsylvania operates under a no-fault system. This means injured workers can get benefits regardless of fault. These benefits typically cover medical expenses, lost wages and vocational rehabilitation if necessary. However, when it comes to...
Subtle signs of spinal cord injuries and possible treatments
Spinal cord injuries can have lasting effects on your mobility and overall well-being. Such severe wounds are more common on job sites, where an employer or even a third party could be responsible. While paralysis is a common indicator of spinal cord damage, there are...
What long-term health complications can electrocution lead to?
Electricity is a powerful force that fuels much of the modern world, but it can also pose serious risks, especially when accidents at work happen. Electrocution is a frightening possibility for employees in situations involving exposed wiring or faulty appliances....
Are employers held responsible for company car accidents?
A common “perk” by many employers is to provide their staff with company cars. However, that convenience can become catastrophic when an accident occurs. Employees could be responsible for damages should a collision with another motor vehicle occur. Employers...
3 key elements of a third-party workplace injury claim
Work-related injuries can be complex, especially when they involve third parties. The success of a third-party work-related injury case often hinges on key elements. 1. Eyewitness accounts Eyewitness testimony from coworkers or bystanders who observed the incident can...
Elements of a third-party work injury claim
The National Safety Council reported that 152,581 workers suffered work accidents that led to death or injury in 2021. Some of these instances may have involved third-party responsibility. A third-party work injury claim falls outside workers' compensation....
How might a catastrophic injury impact your life?
The hallmark of catastrophic injuries is that they change your life, usually long-term. These injuries may include everything from a traumatic brain injury to paralysis. The changes to your body are only one part of how such an injury will impact your life. Healing...