Workers’ Compensation

In a time of uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, unfortunately, many Pennsylvanians are seeing layoffs and furloughs. By mid-March, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry estimated roughly 121,000 people applied online for unemployment assistance. While the government has shifted the unemployment benefit requirements, many employees are left with questions regarding their workers’ compensation…

The unthinkable has happened – you have been injured on the job and cannot continue working. Now what? Filing for workers’ compensation is the first step. In addition to workers’ compensation, there are other benefits that may be able to help you financially. However, it is important to know your eligibility and how it may…

The unthinkable has happened — you have been injured on the job. To make it worse, although you took the proper steps to report your injury, your claim was still denied. This can be a frustrating time but there are vital steps you need take to move forward with your claim. Jennifer Kline, one of…

Slip and falls are one of the top three leading causes of preventable injury-related fatalities and account for 31% of all preventable nonfatal injuries. If you were a victim of a slip-and-fall accident outside your workplace, you may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation. What Should You Do After the Injury at Work? There are…

HVAC technicians are exposed to hazards such as deadly chemicals, unprotected wires, sharp tools and toxic inhalants on a daily basis. As a result, these employees have one of the highest rates of injury and illness among blue-collar workers. Safety is an important part of the job, and technicians should always be aware of the…

Working within the trade field requires a lot of physical activity. There is a good chance that at some point during your career, you or someone you know will experience an injury while on the job. In 2019, the trade industry had 46,153 individuals report injuries while on the job. Only the education and health…

Valentine’s Day isn’t the only reason to think about “hearts” in February. February also brings awareness to heart disease as it has been coined American Heart Month. Heart disease doesn’t just affect those who are older; it can happen to anyone at any age. Annually, heart disease is attributed to 1 in 4 deaths in…

As U.S. jobs continue to evolve, more individuals are sitting at desks in front of screens. An estimated 86 percent of all U.S. workers sit all day for their jobs, according to a U.S. News & World Report article. This contributes to an average of 13 hours of sitting per day. Sitting, which has been…

Workers’ compensation insurance is in place so that employees can receive medical treatment and lost wages when they are injured on the job. Unfortunately, the workers’ compensation insurance company may deny your claim for a number of reasons. Jennifer Kline, one of our certified workers’ compensation specialists, talks about common reasons why a claim may…