Harrisburg Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
What if my workers’ compensation claim is denied?
When you file a workers’ compensation claim after suffering a workplace injury, you expect your benefits to come through. You may check your mailbox each day, hoping to see what compensation you will receive as you recover. But then, instead, you receive a notice that...
What should I know about seeking medical help for a work injury?
Suffering an injury at work is frustrating. If you work in construction, you could hurt yourself while using a defective tool. If you work in manufacturing, you could suffer a shoulder or wrist injury after performing the same task, again and again, for years. For...
What if my doctor makes a surgical error?
If you have an upcoming surgery scheduled, you probably have been a bit fearful about it. You know every surgery comes with risks. Even routine procedures sometimes come with complications. But what if something worse happens? What if your doctor makes a critical...
5 safety tips for driving through intersections
When you have been a licensed driver for years, it’s easy to forget something you probably learned when you first learned to drive: Intersections often are dangerous places. In fact, 50% of auto accidents with injuries or deaths occur at or near intersections,...
What if a dog bites and injures my child?
Last spring, thousands and of Pennsylvanians decided to add a puppy to their home during the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Now that spring is approaching, these full-grown dogs will be outside more, increasing the risks your child might get bitten by a...
What if I suffer a repetitive stress injury at work?
When you work hard in construction, manufacturing or at a warehouse, you put a lot of strain on your body. Maybe after spending years working in an Amazon warehouse facility, your back aches in pain from lifting and moving so many boxes. Or if you work on an assembly...
Protecting your child during the daily car ride
Most parents want to protect their children in every aspect of their lives. They want to make sure their child is safe at home, in school or out in the neighborhood. However, most parents also have to consider car safety for their kids. Before you protect your child...
How technology prevents distracted driving
Most people associate technology as the primary reason for distracted driving. The classic example is the smartphone where drivers look at their text messages instead of the road ahead of them and cause a severe accident. According to the National Highway Traffic...
Amazon employs more seasonal workers in PA
Amazon recently expanded its payroll to include more than 6,000 seasonal workers across Pennsylvania to help with distribution, transportation and order shipments over the holiday season. Apparently, the expansion for seasonal workers is an initiative across the...
Why is distracted driving so dangerous?
You likely are upset if you pass a vehicle on the freeway and notice the driver is not looking at the road ahead, but rather texting with their phone. You may have a teenage driver and know that teens are more likely to drive while distracted and more likely to end up...
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