What Is Malingering and How Can It Affect Your Workers’ Comp?
If you have been injured on the job, you may deserve workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits can help you stay afloat financially while you recover. Employers or a workers’ compensation insurance adjuster may look for ways to reduce or eliminate those benefits — being falsely accused of malingering may prevent you from getting workers’ compensation. […]
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How to Deal With Slip-and-Fall Incidents at Work in PA
Do you want to know more about workers’ compensation or liability for a slip and fall on work grounds? You’re not alone in this search. Slip, trip and fall incidents at workplaces are common in the United States. In 2021, the Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers’ Compensation received 161,592 work-related injury reports. It’s essential to report unsafe working […]
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How to Report Unsafe Working Conditions
While you shouldn’t feel unsafe at work, many industries come with more hazards than others. Even in jobs with seemingly less risk, dangerous working conditions can arise. These unsafe situations can be obvious or subtle. Sometimes, the conditions have already led to injury or illness. Other times, it has yet to get to that point, […]
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What to Do if Your Workers’ Compensation Check Is Late
If you are receiving workers’ compensation benefits or are expecting your first check, it is essential to know the signs it might be late. Understanding your rights and the processes your employer or carrier should follow can help ensure you always receive your benefits on time. When Should I Expect to Receive My Workers’ Compensation […]
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Common Landscaping Injuries and How to Avoid Them
10 Common Landscaping Injuries and How to Avoid Them Those in the landscaping industry encounter a range of hazards every day while on the job. The occupation’s injury rate is higher than other industries, making it crucial for employees to understand OSHA landscaping safety regulations. In 2019, nearly 12,400 landscaping workers had injuries that resulted […]
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