Chemical exposure can be extremely dangerous depending on the kinds of chemicals that you work with. Some chemicals can enter the body through injections, direct contact, the air or other methods. In any work environment with dangerous chemicals, you must be certain...
Month: August 2019
Common eye injuries on the job
There are plenty of ways that you could hurt your eyes at work. You could have eye strain from working at a computer for long hours, for example, or you might have chemical burns from an accident in a lab.Your eyes create one of your most important senses, so...
What should you know about workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania?
When you get hurt, the last thing you want to worry about is having to come up with money for medical bills. Fortunately, if you were hurt on the job, workers' compensation will be there to help cover your medical expenses, lost wages and more.The Pennsylvania...
Can you file a workers’ compensation claim for a car crash?
When you drive for work, it's a reality that you're exposed to hazards on the road. You're exposed to dangerous drivers, distracted pedestrians and cyclists, construction work, weather hazards and more. Since you drive for work, you have no other choice but to go out...
Mistakes that can cost injured employees
Workers who are injured on the job need to act to get the compensation they deserve, including coverage for medical costs and lost earnings while they recover. It’s a mistake for an injured worker to believe they are automatically covered just because their...
Learn about Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation program
Pennsylvania's workers' compensation system is a no-fault insurance system that covers workers who are hurt on the job. It provides them with coverage for lost wages and medical expenses. It does not, however, cover non-economic damages -- so workers can't pursue pain...