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When a Pennsylvania resident is hurt in a workplace accident, their injuries may be compensable through workers’ compensation provided by their employer. It is important that workers are aware of the rules and regulations that govern the application and denials processes for workers’ compensation so that they know how to react when they receive notice regarding their claims.

Unfortunately, many claims for Social Security disability benefits are initially denied. This can be particularly troublesome for disabled individuals who rely on these benefits for their daily needs and to help support themselves and their families.

Injured or sick workers in and around Mercer County will likely need all of the financial help they can get should they suffer a disability and not be able to return to their profession. If their injury or illness is work-related, then they may have a number of options available to them.

A personal injury happens in an instant, and what comes after moves just as fast. Between seeking medical help, starting the recovery process, and seeking compensation for the costs, there is hardly any time to stop to catch your breath.

One of the worst things an employee can do when injured on the job is to believe everything their employer tells them about a workers’ compensation claim. An employer is going to have one goal- to minimize the amount they have to pay for the employee’s injury, or to get out of paying at all.

Living with a disability can present some issues and concerns. This is true for those who have suddenly suffered a disabling injury or were recently diagnosed with a disabling medical condition.

Accidents involving semi-trucks can be incredibly serious, especially for passenger vehicle occupants. Most fatalities in truck-related accidents are the occupants of smaller vehicles, which can weigh 20-30 times less than semis and have much lower ground clearance—creating a deadly collision scenario.

Most Pennsylvania residents have likely struggled with anxiety at one point in their lives. While some may find taking deep breaths relaxing, others may find imagining themselves in a far off place soothes them.

More and more Americans have begun working at home. A Bureau of Labor and Statistics report from 2010 showed that almost a quarter of people across the country did some or all of their work from home.

Being hired to do a certain job or task, employees are typically aware of the known risks involved with his or her employment. However, it is not just these known dangers that could result in a workplace injury.