Author Archives: Jay Butchko
The Top 5 Chemicals Associated With Workplace Injury
When most of us think about workplace injuries, we imagine broken bones from falls, or strain-related injuries, like carpal tunnel syndrome. While these are serious injuries that affect thousands of employees, there is another type of injury that is equally, if not more dangerous, because it often goes unnoticed for years. Exposure to chemicals… Read More »
What Kinds Of Workers Are Most At-Risk Of Developing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Many people fail to treat repetitive stress injuries, like carpal tunnel syndrome, with the respect they deserve. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a type of repetitive motion injury that occurs when repeated use of the hands and wrists compress the median nerve that runs up the palm of the hand. This compression can cause tingling,… Read More »
What Are Work Restrictions?
For many workers who sustain on-the-job injuries, returning to work is a top priority. Doing so immediately, however, is not always possible and it could be months or even years before a person is considered fully healed. It is, however, possible to go back to work, in a limited capacity, while still receiving some… Read More »
The Causes Of Most Manufacturing Injuries
Pennsylvania law guarantees certain benefits to workers who are hurt on the job. These benefits provide coverage for injury-related medical bills, as well as compensation for lost wages. It is critical for Pennsylvania employees to be well-versed in the kinds of benefits for which they could be eligible. This is especially true for those… Read More »
Are Volunteers Entitled To Workers’ Compensation Benefits In Pennsylvania?
Taking any job means assuming at least some degree of risk. Fortunately, Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation system provides a critical safety net for employees who are injured on the job, whether they are injured in an accident or suffer an injury caused by repetitive use. This system compensates injured workers for their medical bills, a… Read More »
Treatment Options For Work-Related Repetitive Stress Injuries
Repetitive stress injuries are much more common amongst Pennsylvania workers than most people know. Although they are sustained in a wide range of scenarios and industries, they are all the result of the overworking of certain body parts, like the hands, shoulders, and back. Repetitive stress injuries are not only painful, but can also… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation For Remote Workers
Working remotely has become easier than ever for many employees. While this may be preferable to getting stuck in traffic, or going into the office everyday, it does leave many people wondering where they stand when it comes to workers’ compensation. Fortunately, it is possible for remote workers to obtain compensation for on-the-job injuries,… Read More »
Avoid These Common Workers’ Comp Mistakes
Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation system provides an important safety net for employees who are hurt on the job. As a no-fault program, workers’ compensation helps injured employees collect medical and wage replacement benefits while they recover, without having to prove that someone was to blame for the injury. While many would think that this means… Read More »
Watch Out For These Winter Work Injuries
The onset of winter can create serious hazards for anyone who works outdoors. Snow, ice, and cold temperatures can, for instance, increase the risk of a workplace accident, like slipping and falling, but they can also place employees in danger of suffering from injuries like frostbite or hypothermia. While even an office worker could… Read More »
Does Workers’ Comp Cover Violence-Related Injuries?
Workers’ compensation insurance providers no-fault coverage for workplace injuries and medical conditions. This coverage applies in a wide range of scenarios, from traffic accidents to injuries caused by heavy equipment. Even conditions caused by overuse, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, can fall under this category, despite the fact that an employee may not be… Read More »
