Workers’ Compensation

Because of the very nature of industrial jobs, when an accident occurs at such a location, the end result is often quite disastrous. This is illustrated by an industrial accident that occurred in Western Pennsylvania earlier this month. A tank...

Machines certainly make many jobs throughout the nation faster and easier to complete. While the benefits to using such machinery are great, there are downsides as well. If safety protocols are not in place and followed, it is possible that...

Many people in the state of Pennsylvania travel to other parts of the county for vacations. Depending on their interests, some individuals end up in Las Vegas. When most people think about that city, it is likely that their thoughts...

Few have likely forgotten the building collapse that occurred earlier this summer in at a construction site in Pennsylvania. The construction accident left several dead and others injured. With the memories of that incident still fresh, many were likely surprised...

Almost every employer in the state of Pennsylvania is required to carry a workers' compensation insurance policy. The policy is designed to provide benefits to workers who become injured or ill while working while they recover. To obtain these benefits...

The creation of craft beers is a fad that is sweeping the nation. It is likely that there are brewers in the Pittsburgh area participating in this as well. While many people enjoy the fruits of craft brewers' labor, it...

Regular readers of this blog may be aware that jobs in the healthcare sector are some of the most dangerous occupations, in Western Pennsylvania as well as throughout the nation. This is in large part due to the sometimes combative...

There are many risks associated with working at a natural gas well. Earlier this month several individuals were injured when one of those risks came to fruition. Though the incident occurred in a neighboring state, some of the people involved...

While fireworks may be used throughout the entire year, by far the most common time for such displays to occur in the United States, including the Pittsburgh area, is around the 4th of July Holiday. Accordingly, firework technicians work hard...

The greatest risk many Pittsburgh area workers face at their jobs is receiving a paper cut on a finger. This is not the case for everyone however, particularly those who have a physical job and are not tied to a...

Mines employ many Pittsburgh area residents. Though working at such places may provide a good living they also can be dangerous. Last month, an injury inducing accident occurred in Armstrong County. Two men were hurt in the incident and transported...

Each year residents of Western Pennsylvania head to Las Vegas for vacation. While some people like to gamble, others enjoy the city because of the wide variety of shows one can attend. The content of these shows varies and includes:...