Workplace Safety Tips for Nurses

Frommer D'Amico April 16, 2019 Work Injuries, Workplace Safety

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 […]

Workers Shouldn’t Be Embarrassed to File for Workers’ Comp

Frommer D'Amico April 08, 2019 Family and Friend Resources, Hiring an Attorney, Work Injuries, Workers Comp Claims and Case Resources

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 […]

What Is a Functional Capacity Exam (FCE)

Frommer D'Amico April 03, 2019 Work Injuries, Workers Comp Claims and Case Resources

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 […]

How to Find the Right Physical Therapist to Help You After a Work Injury

Frommer D'Amico March 04, 2019 Medical Care and Recovery, Work Injuries

If you’ve been injured on the job, and you’ve been awarded workers’ compensation, it’s likely that one of the medical treatments that you will receive will be physical therapy. Doctors frequently prescribe a course of physical therapy for injured workers for a variety of injuries such as back pain, an injured leg or arm, or […]

How to Cope With the Stress of a Work Injury

Frommer D'Amico June 15, 2018 General Work Related Resources, Work Injuries

A work injury is one of the most stressful things that can occur on the job. In fact, some workers suffer post-traumatic stress disorder or other conditions due to the trauma of a work injury. If you have suffered and an on-the-job injury and are experiencing stress, Frommer D’Amico has compiled this list of tips on how […]