Category Archives: Workers Compensation
A Brief History of Workplace Safety in the United States
Workplace safety has come a long way from where it was many years ago. In fact, a little over 200 years had passed before United States workers had the protections that are used today. Modern workers benefit from an environment where ample regulations are in place to safeguard the well-being of employees. Much of… Read More »
How Are Workers’ Compensation Claims Different from Workplace Accident Claims?
Workplace accident claims and workers’ compensation claims may seem interchangeable, but they are not. New Jersey follows a no-fault insurance system when a workplace accident happens and an employee files a workers’ compensation claim. In this system, there is no burden to prove negligence occurred in order for an injured worker to obtain benefits…. Read More »
How to Report Hazardous Working Conditions in Pennsylvania
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2022, there were just under 3 million recorded nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in the private sector. Injuries at work can happen at any time for several reasons. If your workplace has unsafe working conditions, then you are at increased risk of harm. You may… Read More »