Workers Compensation

Workers' compensation exists to support employees injured on the job and protect employers. However, sometimes employers use bad faith tactics to avoid paying a valid claim, especially if the injury leads to long periods of missed work. Delaying a report of the injury...

These days, many employees are working from home, and you may be a member of this group. But as a remote employee, what happens if you sustain an injury? Do you have coverage under workers’ compensation? Policies for remote employees The state of Pennsylvania requires...

If your job involves working with your hands, you may develop a tingling feeling or pain in your wrist or hand but not know what it is until you see a doctor. The condition may be carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Most cases are mild but if the condition goes untreated,...

If you have experienced a job-related injury or illness, you may be eligible for compensation for medical bills, lost income, vocational rehabilitation and other benefits through your employer’s insurance provider. Under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act,...

There are many risks when you work on a construction site. Although you take the necessary precautions to prevent injury, sometimes accidents still happen. Following an on-the-job injury, the steps you take affect your ability to recover the compensation you deserve....

After an injury on the job, you may have the right to receive benefits that cover your lost wages and medical expenses. However, you could be making some mistakes that will impact your workers’ compensation claim. To ensure you receive the full amount you are eligible...

An injury occurring at the workplace can have lasting consequences on your physical and mental health, family life and ability to work in the future. As a Pennsylvania resident, you can claim compensation for work-related illnesses, diseases and injuries....

If your job involves driving and you sustain injuries due to a vehicle collision, you probably plan to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. But are you eligible to apply for benefits under the “going and coming” rule? How the rule applies If you suffer an...

Introduced to many assembly lines in the 1970s, automated or “robotic” workers have quickly become a staple in countless production facilities. While advances in both technology and artificial intelligence continue to be made, no workplace will ever be 100% safe. An...