Harrisburg Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
Watch out for scorching summer temperatures at work
Pennsylvania is known for its beautiful summers that bring along hot temperatures and humid conditions. It's perfect for days where you are swimming at the pool, relaxing with your family or staying indoors. It's not perfect for employees who work outdoors or in...
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court makes major decision surrounding retroactivity
A Workers’ Compensation case, Dana Corporation v WCAB (Smuck) handled by Attorney Olivia Unger Bort of Shollenberger Januzzi and Wolfe caused huge waves where the Pennsylvania Supreme Court analyzed the question: “Should there be retroactive effects if a statute is...
Congrats to Miracle Graduates of 2020!
Despite being only six months in, this year has been a transformative year for most residents as we tackled pandemics, adversity and social injustice. However, some young folks are transforming from students into graduates in 2020. This year, Penn State Children’s...
Top ways to make your commute better and safer
The world is starting to settle into its new routine as states begin to reopen and employees return to the workplace. However, returning to a routine also means returning to the daily commute. Luckily, there are ways to reduce your stress and increase your safety...
What new riders should know about motorcycle courses
Learning a new skill is exciting for most adults. You have the opportunity to jump headfirst into a new hobby and possibly gain a lifelong passion, but there may be risks with specific activities. For example, riding motorcycles. Motorcycles are fun and a great...
Identifying causes for burn injuries at work
Burns are physical-damaging and emotional-draining injuries for all employees. And it's hard to avoid burns unless you happen to be wearing the right equipment at the right time. It begs the question of how burns happen in the workplace and what employees can do in...
Accidents worsen among teen drivers during the summer
Most teenagers love the summer due to the sunshine, the lack of school and the freedom from parents. It's the best season to relax and reconnect with friends after a hectic school year. However, summer can quickly turn deadly for most teen drivers. According to the...
Three accidents that warehouse workers see daily
Most people have negative connotations with Amazon warehouses due to the countless headlines surrounding employees' treatments and injuries across the United States. However, most people underestimate exactly how many accidents happen on the warehouse floor. Between...
Protecting man’s best friend on the roadways
As summer rapidly approaches, more drivers may bring furry passengers to dog parks, hiking trails or just for a drive around town. However, we must treat our pets like any other passenger and protect them while we're on the road. So what can drivers do to keep...
How common is misdiagnosis?
Most patients rely on doctors or medical professionals to know what is wrong with them and how to treat it. That’s why patients visit the hospital and try to avoid self-diagnosis. However, there is still a small risk that you receive a diagnosis for your ailment. But...
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