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The Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act was passed in 1914. It enshrines all of the rights that employees have and the obligations that employers bear. The latest version was updated last year and implemented in February of 2016. This post will...
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Welders, sadly, are still one of the professions that suffer from workplace fatalities. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), four in one-thousand welders die every year, which is extraordinarily high. Welders confront danger every day at work and incur...
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After two and a half years of blood, sweat and many tears, the Gallatin family finally saw Daniel's Law signed by Governor Tom Wolf. Daniel's Law will provide a sentencing enhancement of up to five years for an accident involving...
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We all know that one hand on the wheel and the other wrapped around a smartphone does not spell a good combination when it comes to roadway safety in Pennsylvania, Ohio or anywhere else across the country.It fact, it is...
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We are very excited to announce that Governor Tom Wolf will sign Daniel's Law (HB 853) at the Scott Township Volunteer Fire Department in New Castle tomorrow at 1:30 pm. Daniel's Law was created in honor of Daniel Gallatin who...
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At every hour of the day, every day, legions of workers across Pennsylvania and Ohio dutifully clock in at their respective workplaces. They consistently provide their employers with conscientious and sustained on-the-job effort that promotes company goals and their enterprise's...
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If you've been in a car accident in which you hit your head, but seem to be more or less fine, you may hope that whatever bruise or bump that appears will be the end of the story. However, brain...
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Workplace injuries aren't limited to painful neck or back injuries or carpal tunnel syndrome. There are injuries that can accumulate over time and be invisible to the naked eye. One of these is hearing loss. According to the Occupational Safety...
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If there ever was a year where getting in a car accident seemed like a distinct possibility, this would be it. An October report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals a 10.4 percent increase in traffic deaths in...
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Workers' compensation is a state-run program. As such, benefits can vary widely from state to state, even for the same injury. Unfortunately, in a number of states, legislatures have taken action in recent years that make it more difficult for...
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Want to win 2 tickets to the Steelers vs. Chiefs game this Sunday night at Heinz Field? For every dollar you donate to the Bollinger Park Revitalization project, you will get a chance to win (minimum donation $5). For example,...
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This week the Obama administration issued guidelines for automakers that are wading into the world of self-driving cars. While not prescribing technological limitations, the guidelines emphasize the essential importance of safety. In the still-early stages of the technology, however, there are...
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