Workers’ Compensation

A workplace injury can have a catastrophic effect on your life. Beyond the physical pain and limitations, you might face financial strain due to medical bills and lost wages. Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation program exists to provide financial support and medical care to injured workers. However, handling the claims process can be complex, and so can…

After suffering an injury at work, you may be wondering whether you should hire a workers’ compensation lawyer. While you are not legally required to hire an attorney to assist you in any way, it is highly recommended that you refrain from handling this type of claim on your own. The reason for this is…

Nurses are vital healthcare professionals who spend their shifts taking care of sick and injured patients. Due to the type of physical labor that nurses are required to do, back and shoulder injuries are common. Back and shoulder injuries are painful, often resulting in months or years of physical therapy and multiple surgeries. Unfortunately, these…

A workplace injury can disrupt your life in a multitude of ways. Beyond the physical pain and limitations, financial worries often loom large. Workers’ compensation provides a safety net, offering benefits to cover lost wages and medical expenses. However, a choice may arise during the claim process: accepting ongoing weekly payments or a lump sum…

Unfortunately, it is all too common for workers in Lancaster, PA, or other parts of the state to be killed while performing their job duties. Even though safety measures and regulations have been put in place at many jobsites across Pennsylvania and the rest of the country, these deaths can still happen. While nothing can…

Although high-pressure injection injuries are quite rare, it is important to be aware of them in case you are involved in an accident that involves this type of injury. High-pressure injection injuries usually occur when workers and employees are hurt while on the job. However, these types of injuries can also occur while doing something…

You likely qualify for workers’ compensation benefits when you suffer a workplace injury. Sometimes, you may encounter a compromise and release agreement. These agreements have many intricacies to them. You should understand what they are before you agree and sign. Once you sign these agreements, you may lose your right to additional legal options. Ideally,…

The Pennsylvania workers’ compensation process can be overwhelming. You are a hard worker and did not expect to suffer an injury while on the job. Now, you are trying to navigate the process without jeopardizing your job. Sometimes, workers’ compensation payments are insufficient to cover your losses. This leaves workers in a stressful situation. You…

Workers’ compensation wage loss benefits play a pivotal role in safeguarding the well-being of employees and ensuring financial security during times of injury or illness. How are wage loss benefits calculated? There are a number of formulas used to calculate an injured worker’s wage rate. Generally speaking, the injured worker’s earnings for the 4 quarters…

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court recently made the decision that workers’ compensation benefits must reimburse expenses for medical marijuana in certain circumstances. This is great news for workers who use medical marijuana to alleviate their pain and suffering while recovering from various workplace injuries and illnesses. Some people were surprised by the ruling, but Pennsylvania is…

The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire is a tragic and historic event that took place on March 25, 1911, in New York City. It is considered one of the deadliest industrial disasters in the United States and had a profound impact on labor rights and workplace safety. New York City recently unveiled a memorial dedicated to the…

Getting injured at work may only mean a sore back or maybe a sprained ankle to some of us, but many workers have to consider more severe injuries, such as the loss of a limb or loss of vision. This sort of extreme injury is known as a specific loss, and in Pennsylvania (and many…