December 31, 2022 Getting Help After Suffering a Catastrophic Workplace Accident Workers across the country are vulnerable to all types of accidents and injuries. When workplace accidents rise to a catastrophic level, they have severe consequences for the injured worker and the worker’s family. The devastating injuries and loss that workers and their families can suffer as the result of a catastrophic accident often include serious … Read More »
December 27, 2022 Your Rights after a Machinery Injury Manufacturers of industrial equipment such as electrical equipment and heavy machinery are held to certain standards for safe design, manufacture, and installation. Workers using factory equipment and power tools are especially vulnerable to potential hazards on the job and suffering a serious injury as the result of a defective product. If a worker suffers an … Read More »
December 21, 2022 Are Slip and Fall Accidents More Common in the Winter? Slip and fall accidents are the leading cause of serious injuries across the country every year. According to the CDC, more than 800,000 individuals are hospitalized each year due to slip and fall injuries. In the cold winter months, the rate of slip and fall accidents increases as snow and ice accumulates on sidewalks, steps, … Read More »
December 12, 2022 Hair Straightening Chemicals Increase Uterine Cancer Risks A recent medical study found a link between hair straightening products, or relaxers, and women’s chance for developing uterine cancer. The study, published by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, is not the first to demonstrate the concerning connection between certain types of hair care products and cancer. The study’s researchers also highlighted how … Read More »
December 5, 2022 OSHA’s Newest Top 10 Workplace Hazard List Every year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, releases its own top ten list, except this one takes a look at the safety standards that employers most frequently violate in the workplace. Just a few weeks ago, the agency released its preliminary figures for the fiscal year 2022, and the usual suspects from … Read More »
December 3, 2022 American Heart Association Updates Cardiovascular Health Checklist “Life’s Essential 8” is the American Heart Association’s (AHA) heart health checklist; it contains eight key elements that a person can follow to maintain and improve their cardiovascular health. The Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC) estimate that one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease, making it the leading cause of death for … Read More »
December 2, 2022 Children’s Health: How to Tell the Difference Between a Common Cold and Something More Serious According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), almost all children will have RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, by the time they are 2. For most infants and children, RSV presents like a common cold with minor complications. But for some, respiratory syncytial virus causes potentially life-threatening symptoms. In this article, we take a closer … Read More »
December 1, 2022 W.A.T.C.H. Releases Top 10 Worst Toys List of 2022 Many parents feel the increased pressure that kicks in each year during the holiday season, while frantically shopping for the most popular toys. It can be easy to overlook the reality of dangerous toys this time of year. Toy safety has been a national concern for decades, and it remains the mission of World Against … Read More »
November 18, 2022 What Does Withdrawal From the Labor Market Mean in Pennsylvania? One of the often-unforeseen issues that arise in the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation system is the concept of “withdrawal from the labor market.” Withdrawal from the labor market can take several forms, but the most frequent occurs when an injured worker on Workers’ Compensation benefits “retires.” If it is determined that an injured worker “retired” or … Read More »
