Back injuries can have lasting consequences, including chronic pain, limited mobility, and long-term medical needs. Some injuries may require surgery, pain management, or ongoing physical therapy, leading to significant expenses over time. Fortunately, Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation laws provide benefits to cover medical expenses and lost wages for employees injured on the job. What Are Common[…]

Since 1998, over 1,000 children have lost their lives from pediatric vehicular heatstroke. Just last year, 39 children died. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launches an annual awareness campaign to prevent these senseless tragedies from happening. Although most incidences of pediatric heatstroke occur during the hot summer months, heatstroke can happen in temperatures[…]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately one-third of American adults in their 60s and 70s take five or more prescription medications daily. Juggling different medication schedules, dosages, and instructions is a complicated process; in fact, as many as half of all patients fail to take their prescription(s) correctly. Improper medication[…]

Spring weather in Pennsylvania is generally ideal for road construction. Warmer temperatures allow for easier and more efficient work and for materials such as asphalt and concrete to set properly. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), nearly 1,500 car accidents occur annually in work zones, resulting in over 100 injuries and numerous fatalities.[…]

Prevent Blindness, a non-profit, voluntary organization committed to fighting blindness, saving sight, and improving policies for eye and vision health, has yet again declared March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month. People employed in all different types of industries, from administrative and office work to construction and specialized labor forces, face unique, job-specific risks for sustaining[…]