Workers’ Compensation

Being injured on the job can be frightening and painful. Not only are you injured, but you are unable to work. That is what workers’ compensation is for. However, what happens when your claim for compensation is not accepted? You likely feel frustrated (and probably a little anxious) when this happens, but there is something…

Being hurt while on the clock is a frustrating and painful experience. Not only are you injured, but now you may be facing lost wages because you cannot work. Missing work, however, does not necessarily mean missing out on being paid for days you would have worked. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system that provides…

Employers and employees understand the importance of medical examinations in a workers’ compensation claim. The medical expertise of a physician can help to answer certain questions related to a work-related injury. However, sometimes, employees do not have the option of seeking the medical care of their primary care physician. Employees may have to choose a…

One common truth of every occupation in America is that work-related injuries can happen when you least expect it. Even remote workers are at risk of suffering from specific work-related injuries. Some of the common work-related injuries are slip and fall accidents, overexertion injuries, and injuries from falling objects. Overexertion injuries are the result of…

Most organizations need the help of volunteers to keep their business moving forward. But what happens if a volunteer is injured at work? Who is responsible? Is the company required to cover any medical expenses? It can be a tricky and complex situation when volunteers come into play. Read on to learn what types of…

You may often hear about workers’ compensation on a commercial or on a billboard on the side of the road, but what is workers’ compensation? How might it apply to you? Understanding workers’ compensation will benefit you as an employer or as an employee. Read on to learn how workers’ compensation works.  What is Workers’…

The unthinkable has happened – you were injured on the job. Under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, everyone who has suffered a work-related injury or has contracted a work-related illness or disease that prevents them from carrying out their daily work responsibilities is eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. While workers’ compensation is intended to help…

Many believe workers’ compensation only covers work-related injuries like hurting your back while lifting a heavy object, slipping and falling on a wet floor or breaking an arm. While all of these injuries may be covered by workers’ compensation, there are other injuries that are just as common that could be covered. A large portion…