Williamsport Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Blog
Fatal workplace injuries decreasing each year
For some industries in Pennsylvania, fatal workplace accidents are more common than others. Thankfully, the number of fatal injuries in the state have fallen over the last ten years. This phenomenon has occurred throughout the US. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics...
What benefits can I get for lost wages?
Medical benefits are immediate when you make a workers' compensation claim in Pennsylvania. You can generally expect to receive medical benefits as soon as you need them before there is even a determination in your case. This allows you to get emergency care and...
Protecting the health of women in health care fields
The good news for women: Opportunities abound in the health care industry. The workforce is almost 80% female. As our population ages, health care is growing faster than any other field. The bad news for women: The irony is that health care jobs pose risks to workers....
Ladders cause 500,000 falls annually
Compared with other equipment commonly used in construction, manufacturing, farming and similar fields, a ladder is a relatively simple device. However, many employers across Pennsylvania and the nation underestimate the dangers of ladder use and sometimes fail to...
Can I get workers’ comp benefits for a fatigue-related injury?
Some Pennsylvania companies may lay off employees and then require the workers who remain employed to increase productivity. If this is your situation, you might find yourself feeling exhausted or fatigued — especially if you are working a night shift. If you suffer a...
What are 3 ways you can lose Social Security disability benefits?
Millions of Americans currently live with disabilities, and if you are among the many who live in Pennsylvania, you may be a recipient, or you may be attempting to become a recipient, of Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. Intended to assist Americans who...
Can medical bills reduce a credit score?
Medical bills in Pennsylvania do have the potential to negatively affect your credit rating. However, there are safeguards in place to make sure that you are not unduly affected by the increasingly high cost of professional medical care in the United States....
A work-related brain injury may cause depression
If you work on an oil rig or in a warehouse, you likely put on personal protective gear to keep yourself safe. Wearing a safety-rated hard hat is often an effective way to avoid a traumatic brain injury. Still, even if you do nothing wrong, you may sustain a head...
What to do about that surprise ER bill
When people in Pennsylvania do not have health insurance, they worry about what may happen if they ever fall ill or get rushed to an emergency room. When they do have decent health insurance coverage, they may believe they are covered for just about any worst-case...
Is carpal tunnel treatable?
Carpal tunnel occurs when the median nerve, which travels down the length of your arm and into your hand, becomes compressed by a ligament that overlaps it and pushes it into the part of your wrist known as the carpal tunnel. According to Harvard Health Publishing,...
