Workplace Safety Tips for Nurses
Nursing is one of the most critical professions in America. There are also times, however, when it can be one of the most dangerous. Nurses often work long hours, including extra shifts in potentially violent situations where they are working in locations that are short-staffed. The U.S. Census Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that nursing […]
Continue ReadingWorkers Shouldn’t Be Embarrassed to File for Workers’ Comp
Often, when people get injured on the job, they put off reporting the injury to their employer. No matter how the injury happened, they feel uncomfortable admitting that they were hurt and may be in denial about how bad the injury is because they want to continue to do their duties. If their injury is […]
Continue ReadingWhat Is a Functional Capacity Exam (FCE)
If you’ve been injured on the job in Pennsylvania and seek to collect workers’ compensation benefits, you may have to take a functional capacity exam (FCE). This test is designed to tell the insurance company and your employer whether you can perform the tasks associated with your job. It’s not an examination you can prepare […]
Continue ReadingCan I Get a Settlement From Workers Comp If I Go Back to Work?
When you get hurt on the job, you want things to return to normal as quickly as possible, and that includes returning to your job. Many of our clients enjoy their workplaces and feel frustrated by their medical condition and their inability to perform their duties. They may miss work and the camaraderie they felt […]
Continue ReadingHow Long Can a Workman’s Comp Case Last?
Just about everyone we represent wants to know the length of time it will take to win their case or reach a settlement in their workers’ compensation case. We tell our clients that every case is different, and so there is no one guaranteed amount of time it will take for a case to resolve. […]
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