Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Experiencing work-related carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can significantly impact your ability to perform job duties. An injury can result in lost wages and additional treatment and rehabilitation expenses. Workers’ compensation can help alleviate financial and medical pressures during recovery — provided your job caused your CTS. Understanding […]
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Light Duty and Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation
Light Duty and Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation If you sustain a work injury in Pennsylvania, an employer-approved panel doctor may tell you not to return to work because your injuries do not permit it. A doctor may also give you a note with restrictions. In this case, your employer may offer you modified– or light-duty work […]
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Workers Compensation for Lifting Injuries in Pennsylvania
Workers’ Compensation for Lifting Injuries in Pennsylvania If your job involves hauling heavy objects, you may face significant risks. Back and shoulder injuries account for about a third of injuries leading to missed workdays. The main causes of these injuries are overexertion and cumulative trauma, which often come from heavy lifting. Physical harm can seriously impact an employee’s […]
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Hearing Loss Workers Compensation – PA Workers Comp Lawyers
Understanding Workers’ Compensation for Hearing Loss in Pennsylvania If you’re experiencing or concerned about hearing loss because of your job, you’re not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 22 million American workers are exposed to hazardous noise at work annually. The good news is that Pennsylvania entitles workers to compensation for work-related hearing loss. […]
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Most Common Warehouse Injuries
As increasing numbers of Americans choose to purchase goods online, retailers who cater to this clientele have built numerous warehouse facilities around the United States to store goods near primary shipping routes. In 2012, around 350,000 Americans worked in warehousing facilities. As of March 2019, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) stated that over 1.18 […]
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