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- When does ATV riding become illegal?
- Insured Not Allowed UM/UIM Benefits for Accidents Caused By Co-employee
- New Pennsylvania Federal Court Section 1734 Sign Down Case Nullifies Alleged Sign down Of UIM Coverage
- New case law on signing releases in complex cases
- The importance of wearing your helmet while riding an ATV
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Workers compensation claim filed against Sayre Borough
Athens attorney Maureen T. Beirne nominated by governor for county judgeship
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CraftMaster offering buyouts to its salaried employees in Towanda, Pa
Bradford County launches victim notification system
Bradford County Court House In The News
CNN: What To Do After A Car Accident
Windham Township: Department 28 to dissolve
OSRAM Sylvania fined $6,273 by DEP
OSRAM's Towanda plant sold to Austrian company
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Personal Injury
- Catastrophic Injuries: Paralysis, Amputation, Burns
- New York's Client's "Bill of Rights"
- Ten tips to maximize your recovery - Part II
- Ten tips to maximize your recovery ' Part IV
- Ten Tips to Maximize Your Recovery Part III
Premises Liability: The Slip and Fall
- Slip and Fall Case Makes it to Supreme Court
- Supermarkets Especially Prone to Slip and Fall Injuries
- Slip and Fall Cases in Pennsylvania and New York
- Premises Liability: Legal Definitions for your Premises LawSuit
Workers' Compensation
- Do you really have to see the company doctor? Exploding the Myth of the 90 Day Rule
- Flow of a Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Claim
- Flow of Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Claim Documents Prior To Litigation
- Construction Site Accidents and Injuries
- Reimbursement for Travel Expenes in Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Cases
Vehicle and Automobile Accidents
- Ways To Protect Yourself After A Car Accident - And One Thing To Do Before An Accident
- Automobile Accidents and Traumatic Brain Injury
- Insurance Tip: Why Uninsured Motorist Coverage Is A Good Idea
- Drinking Too Much: Are You the Victim of a Pennsylvania Drunk Driver Accidents
- Discover How Insurance Companies Hammer a Stake Through the Heart of Your Accident Case
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Employment Accidents -- An Overview
Three Department of Labor (DOL) agencies have responsibility for the administration and enforcement of the laws enacted to protect the safety and health of workers. These are the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which contains rules concerning the employment of workers under the age of 18. Almost every state has a workers' compensation department, the benefits under which vary from state to state. OSHA or OSHA-approved systems regulate safety and health conditions in most private industries. Nearly every employee comes under OSHA's jurisdiction. There are some exceptions such as miners, some transportation workers, many public employees, and the self-employed. In addition to the requirements to comply with the regulations and safety and health standards contained in the OSH Act, employers subject to the Act have a general duty to provide work and a workplace free from recognized, serious hazards.
According to the Act, every employer shall furnish to every employee a place of employment that is free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. In addition, employers shall comply with occupational safety and health standards that are included in the Act.
The Department of Labor has an Employment Standards Administration division (ESA) whose mission is to enhance the welfare and protect the rights of workers. As an enforcement and benefit delivery agency, the ESA is composed of four major programs one of which is responsible for workers' compensation, the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs. Workers who are injured while on the job, who have been injured in association with their job or who have safety or health issues directly related to their job may be covered under workers' compensation. Workers' compensation is a system of laws outlining specific benefits to which an injured employee is entitled, including lost wages and medical expenses. In other words, it is an important safety net for employees when they are injured while on the job or because of a job.
The specific issues associated with each case must be explored to determine the benefits an employee may be entitled to receive. In addition, depending upon the type of accident and injury, the worker may also be able to file a personal injury suit against one or more of the contractors involved, which does not affect workers' compensation claims or benefits.
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Personal Injury
- I was injured in a car accident and the other driver's insurance company has requested that I send them my medical records. Should I?
- What factors determine who is at fault in a car accident?
- What is my case worth?
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- The insurance company offered me a settlement almost immediately after my serious accident. Should I accept it?
Workers' Compensation
- What workers' compensation benefits am I entitled to?
- What medical benefits does the Act provide to a worker after they have sustained an on-the-job injury?
- Should an injured worker apply for unemployment benefits?
- If I am injured on the job can I choose the doctor who treats me?
- If I am unable to return to the type of work I did before I was injured, what happens?
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