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Many people who live in Pennsylvania find themselves at risk for a slip-and-fall injury due to the state’s long, cold winters. Wet floors, melting snow and ice and sudden sleet storms can all make for icy conditions.

Pennsylvania workers who are hurt due to a workplace injury have the right to seek workers’ compensation benefits under state law. Ideally, a workers’ compensation judge will approve your benefits and you may begin the process of recovery and prepare your return to the workforce.

It is easy to think that the arrival of winter in Hermitage means that you can stop worrying about your kids. After all, the outdoor pools are all closed, so you do not have to worry about them drowning, right?

Are you a resident of Pennsylvania who has gotten into a car crash? Did that crash result in trauma or injury to your head?

Filing a claim for a work-related injury or illness with your employer is probably not something you ever want to have to do. Unfortunately, accidents happen even at work, where typically, employers encourage the best precautions and safety practices.

Under Pennsylvania Tort Law, companies are strictly liable for injuries and damages that occur to customers while they are on their premises or when using defective products. Whether you spilled a steaming hot cup of coffee at a restaurant or purchased it to consume at home, you may file a legal action for injuries if the cup was defective.

The Social Security Administration offers various programs that pay benefits for different reasons. You probably know of the program that pays retirement benefits to those over a certain age.

You probably know about workers’ compensation. It is very much a part of employment and working in Pennsylvania. You may understand your rights and know what benefits you could get if you suffer an injury while at work.

Those who have drunk too much are probably well aware of how difficult it can be to deal with a hangover. However, it is important to be aware that the consequences of being hungover can extend beyond headaches and fatigue.

The Social Security Disability program provides monthly income to qualifying individuals who are unable to work for at least one year because of a mental or physical disability. The Social Security Administration considers your lifetime hours worked in a job covered by Social Security Disability Insurance along with evidence of your disability and its impact.