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Could anxiety/depression vulnerability be predicted?

February 9, 2015August 8, 2022

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Many different health conditions can cause a person to no longer be able to hold a job. This includes certain mental health conditions. Anxiety disorders and depression are among the mental health problems that can sometimes affect a person so deeply that the problems can have employment implications. An important thing to note is that… Read more

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Course and Scope of Employment in Workers’ Comp Cases

February 6, 2015December 16, 2020

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One of the most common questions that arises in the field of workers’ comp law is “was the injury or illness caused within the ‘course and scope of employment?’” While some workers’ comp situations are straightforward – such as when an injury occurs in the workplace while an employee is carrying out his or her… Read more

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Mining Fatalities: Still On The Rise In 2015

January 28, 2015December 16, 2020

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The recent upward trend in mining fatalities looks, unfortunately, to still be on the rise. Last year, we blogged about a Department of Labor (Mine Safety and Health Administration) report that showed an increase in mining death between 2012 and 2013. The numbers for 2014 are in, and they show that mining-related deaths held steady… Read more

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Can pets help kids with autism?

January 27, 2015

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Here in Pennsylvania, as is the case in the U.S. as a whole, there are many kids who are on the autism spectrum. Finding out that one’s child has a developmental disorder, like autism, can be a very difficult moment for a parent. However, it is very important for parents to remember that a child… Read more

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Non-Traditional And Extreme Workers’ Comp Situations

January 23, 2015

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When most people think of workers’ compensation, they think of work-related illnesses or workplace accidents in terms of their own workplace. But work-related illness and injury can occur in any type of workplace, including many situations that you may never envision even in your wildest dreams. Did you ever think that being robbed would entitle… Read more

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What can the SSA do to collect on a disability overpayment?

January 21, 2015

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The application process for Social Security disability benefits can get pretty complicated. It is important to note though that complications can also arise after a person has been approved for such benefits. One way complications can arise is through an overpayment of benefits. When the Social Security Administration makes an overpayment of disability benefits to… Read more

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Did You Know? – Facts about Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania

January 16, 2015

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While many of the questions we receive about workers’ compensation relate to benefits and the process for obtaining them, numerous clients have been equally curious about the workers’ compensation system itself. What is it? How long has it been around? What types of injuries are affecting others throughout the state? Below, we provide a quick… Read more

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Liquor Store Employee Robbed At Gunpoint Wins Workers’ Comp Fight

January 9, 2015December 16, 2020

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How did the state Liquor Control Board fight a workers’ comp claim that a liquor store manager filed after being robbed at gunpoint at work? By asserting that being robbed was a “normal working condition” for liquor store employees in the Philadelphia area. Luckily, the Commonwealth Court recently ruled in the store manager’s favor, and… Read more

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Working memory may be impaired by depressive thoughts

January 7, 2015

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Depression can negatively impact the function of some very basic things for a person. One such thing is a person’s memory. For example, a recent study indicates that depressive thoughts may impair a depressed person’s working memory (a form of short-term memory). In the study, 157 undergraduate students (some were classified as depressed and others… Read more

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What are compassionate allowances?

January 5, 2015

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) details dozens of conditions in the impairment listing manual or “Blue Book,” as it’s commonly referred to. Claimants who meet the criteria spelled out in the Blue Book are typically awarded benefits through the Social Security Disability application process. Many people don’t realize, however, that there are more than 200… Read more

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Course and Scope of Employment in Workers’ Comp Cases

Mining Fatalities: Still On The Rise In 2015

Can pets help kids with autism?

Non-Traditional And Extreme Workers’ Comp Situations

Did You Know? – Facts about Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania