Workers’ compensation entitles you to wage replacement and other benefits in the event of a workplace injury. But if you are taking your meal break, are you covered? A workday is typically demanding for a blue-collar worker, but you can also slip on wet floors during...
You know you got hurt while doing your job, but your employer says the injury did not happen at work. What happens next? This dispute can affect your medical care and income. Pennsylvania workers’ compensation can cover injuries connected to your work, even when the...
When you get hurt on the job in Pennsylvania, your first worry is often how you will pay your bills. Workers' comp replaces part of your lost wages while you recover. The amount you get each week depends on what you earned before your injury. What your average weekly...
If you suffer a traumatic brain injury on the job, the amount of healing you experience will be unique to your case. It depends on the area of the brain that was injured, how severe that injury is, what type of medical care you received and a variety of other factors....
If you regularly worked overtime before you suffered an injury on the job, you may wonder whether those extra hours count when calculating your workers' compensation benefits. In Pennsylvania, your pre-injury earnings generally determine those payments, so regular...
If you file a workers' compensation claim in Pennsylvania, your employer's insurance company can require you to attend an independent medical exam (IME). This exam plays a major role in your case, so you must understand how it works before walking in the door. What is...
You have an old back injury, or your knees have been giving you trouble for a while. You showed up, did your job and then something happened at work that made it worse. Now your employer is saying your injury is not covered because it was already there before. Here is...
A denied workers' compensation claim can create immediate financial stress. While you recover from a workplace injury, medical bills may start arriving before you know who should pay them. If workers' compensation denies your claim, understanding how medical expenses...
Pennsylvania workers face a tough situation when an employer won't report a workplace injury. This refusal doesn't end your rights to workers' compensation, but it does complicate the process. Here's what you need to know. Know your employer's reporting duty Under the...
If you got hurt on the job in Pennsylvania, your doctor may clear you for light-duty work. What happens, though, when your employer has no light-duty position to offer? This question matters more than you think because the answer affects your paycheck. What light-duty...