If you’ve been injured in a construction site accident, then you may be entitled to damages and/or benefits as compensation for your losses. Recovery is not always straightforward, however, particularly as construction lawsuits may require a comprehensive evaluation and the subsequent pursuit of multiple different pathways for compensation. As it’s not always possible for inexperienced accident victims to accurately determine whether they have an actionable claim under the law, we encourage potential claimants to work with a skilled Lancaster workplace injury lawyer as soon as possible to learn more about their legal rights and options under the law. Let’s explore…
Continue reading Four Avenues for Recovery in a Construction Site Accident LawsuitAs an employee, you’ve likely heard of OSHA, but not been entirely sure what it is or what it means to you. OSHA is the acronym for the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, which was written with the specific purpose of keeping workers safe. It’s also the acronym for the agency that enforces OSHA standards. The act spells out specific requirements and standards that employers need to follow in terms of the working conditions they provide to their employees, and the goal is to avoid injury, illness and death. OSHA does more than set out rules – it also enforces…
Continue reading What Are The 10 Most Frequently Violated OSHA Standards?We’ve all heard about job-related stress, but have you ever heard of anybody actually having a heart attack attributed to their work? Though most people think that only injuries like strains, sprains, fractures and concussions count as job-related injuries, it is actually quite possible for a job to lead to a heart attack, and for a worker who has suffered a job-related heart attack to file for and collect workers’ compensation. Though a work-related heart attack can happen in just about any career, there are some jobs that make workers much more vulnerable to on-the-job heart attacks. These include: Any…
Continue reading What Careers Are Most Vulnerable To On-The-Job Heart Attacks?You’ve been hurt at work, and it’s bad enough that you’re going to have to miss a good amount of work. What are you going to do now? You and your family rely on your weekly paycheck to pay the bills as well as the extras. Now you have medical bills to pay, as well as a loss of income. The good news is that you have a safety net: workers’ comp. Most people don’t pay attention to the existence of workers’ comp until the time comes when they need it. Workers’ comp is a no-fault insurance policy that your employer provides…
Continue reading How Do I Calculate My Worker’s Comp Benefits?The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is one of the nation’s top agricultural producers, and Lancaster County leads the way. The area, which is just an hour’s drive east of the state capital and less than two hours west of Philadelphia, ranks first in the state for the value of its agricultural crops and production, as well as its livestock and poultry. The area supplies much of the nation’s grains, vegetables, eggs, milk, and tobacco, with dairy farming the area’s leading agricultural business. The county’s position as a national leader makes sense when considering that it boasts more farms than any…
Continue reading What is the Busiest Time of Year for Agriculture in Lancaster, Pennsylvania?It’s that time of year. Office supply stores and Target have dedicated aisle after aisle to binders and crayons and backpacks, and teachers are back in the classroom, putting the final touches on their lesson plans and making sure that their classrooms are color-coordinated and ready. We all think of teachers as underpaid heroes, but few of us are aware that their profession is among the most at-risk of on-the-job injury and illnesses. Not only do a large percentage of our schools represent unhealthy environments that put teachers at risk of toxic exposure, but teachers are facing new challenges that…
Continue reading Understanding Potential Teacher Risks During the Back-to-School SeasonSpring, summer, fall and winter. Each season offers different seasonal job opportunities for people looking for extra money. Whether you’re a college student home on break or a homemaker looking to earn a little extra gift money before the holidays, it’s important that you understand your rights as a seasonal employee as well as the risks that are involved. For example, did you know that seasonal workers are at a much higher risk for workplace injuries than is true of full time or part-time workers who are in the same job through the course of the year? It’s true. Whether…
Continue reading Avoiding Injury During a Seasonal JobWhen you think of all the different types of work and work environments that exist in the state of Pennsylvania, it is easy to imagine that there is a wide variety of injuries that are suffered by the state’s workers. But according to the Pennsylvania Bureau of Worker’s Compensation, though the state agency tracks claims in a way that is broken down by industry and occupation job descriptions may vary, the injuries suffered across different occupations remain largely the same. The following are the state’s most commonly reported work-related injuries and illnesses reported each year that result in workers’ compensation…
Continue reading The Most Common Workers’ Comp Injuries in PennsylvaniaWhether you’re a student or teacher who is off for the summer, a full-time year-round employee looking for extra work, or a person who relies on seasonal employment as your source of income, the summer season brings big opportunities. Theme parks and farms, ice cream stores, and golf courses are all looking for extra help to manage the increased flow of business that warmer weather and vacation season brings. Unfortunately, summer’s seasonal jobs leave you vulnerable to countless workplace injuries. Though many people think of seasonal work as providing fewer protections than full-time employment, when it comes to workers’ compensation,…
Continue reading The Most Common Summer Seasonal Job InjuriesThe hottest days of the year are right around the corner, and with high heat comes additional risk for those who work outside. Whether your job is under the baking sun or inside in high-heat conditions, both situations put you at risk for heat-related injuries or illnesses. Though workers who are injured or sickened at work are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits including compensation for medical expenses and lost wages, the best answer is always to avoid injury in the first place. Here are some tips for dressing to work in extreme heat. How Heat Can Lead to Fatalities, Injuries…
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