People who work in the construction industry in Pennsylvania know that there are many inherent dangers on their job sites. Many a construction site accident has taken place that involves things like a ladder fall, a machinery accident, a scaffolding fall and more. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration does publish guidelines and rules that… Read more
If you are among the many Pennsylvania residents who work in construction jobs or other roles that routinely feature the use of scaffolding, you know that that you face serious risks every day. Many workers’ injuries and fatal accidents happen from scaffold falls. Because of the inherent dangers, theOccupational Health and Safety Administration has developed… Read more
Pennsylvania residents know that the government maintains regulations for on-the-job safety. While certainly guarding against a work-related accident is important, these regulations are also designed to help prevent or lower the risk of an occupational illness. From a completely physical condition to a mental illness like depression, a workplace illness can have long-term effects on… Read more
Children with certain mental health conditions who have a family situation that meets specific criteria can qualify for Supplemental Security Income and other federal benefits. A study that has been released notes that many children who are likely eligible for these benefits and who fall into the low-income category aren’t getting the benefits. The report… Read more
When you apply for workers’ compensation, you need to accurately report your injuries and provide documentation as requested. The Workers’ Compensation Bureau (WCB), rightfully, wants to be sure that it is paying benefits only to those who are actually hurt, not anyone looking to take advantage of the system. To this end, the WCB… Read more
We have covered a variety of aspects regarding filing for Social Security Disability. We have previously discussed the fact that you have to have a qualifying disability. You also have to have a suitable work history. If you recall, SSD is a different program than Supplemental Security Income, which doesn’t require you to have a… Read more
Having to apply for benefits through the Social Security Agency is something that many people hope they will never have to do. If the time comes when you need to apply for benefits, there are several decisions that you have to decide. The first of these will be which program you should apply under. In… Read more
“Do I have to take a light duty job?” When you’ve suffered a work injury and are unable to perform your regular duties, you may eventually be offered to chance to return to work and perform a light duty job. But what if you don’t feel that you can return to work? What if you… Read more
The time between suffering a work injury and receiving workers’ comp benefits can be difficult, especially from a financial standpoint. Your paycheck stops coming in because you aren’t working, but benefits have not kicked in yet. But your bills keep coming in, rent or mortgage payments keep coming due, and other expenses quickly pile up…. Read more
