Category: Workers’ Compensation

brain injuries

Brain Injuries are Among the Most Serious Public Health Concerns in the U.S.

March 23rd, 2022

Brain injuries are one of the most debilitating injuries someone can endure and are more common than you may think. According to the Brain Injury Association of America (BIA), more than 6.4 million people sustain brain injuries in the United...

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Heart Attack on the Job

Can I Get Workers’ Comp After a Heart Attack on the Job?

March 21st, 2022

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year more than 805,000 people suffer a heart attack - that's one every 40 seconds. Long hours, physical exertion, mental stressors, and a poor diet can lead to poor cardiovascular...

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Workers' Compensation Claim for Hearing Loss

Can I File a Workers’ Compensation Claim for Hearing Loss?

October 6th, 2021

Even with the best protections in place, countless workers suffer from hearing loss after working in a loud and hazardous environment. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 24% of the hearing difficulty among U.S....

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Concussion after a car accident

5 Signs You May Have a Concussion After a Car Accident

September 17th, 2021

One of the most common and often misunderstood injuries sustained in a car accident is a concussion. Often, accident victims don't believe a concussion is serious after hearing "mild concussion" used to describe their injury. However, a concussion (even a...

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pre-existing conditions and workers' compensation

Pre-Existing Conditions and Workers’ Compensation

September 8th, 2021

When you are injured on the job, you are entitled to workers' compensation benefits in the state of Pennsylvania. But what happens when an occupational injury aggravates a pre-existing condition? Your employer and its insurance company may try to deny...

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