An on-the-job injury can be a major inconvenience. Professionals may require time away from work to heal. Those in blue-collar professions or the service industry may not be able to perform essential job functions until their condition improves. They may need...
Navigating financial obligations during or after a workplace injury can be a complex concern. For example, if you’re seeking or receiving workers’ compensation benefits in Pennsylvania, you may wonder if and how these payments could impact your child support...
Many workers who get hurt on the job want to return to work as quickly as possible. Often, they require basic accommodations from employers and treatment from a medical professional to recover and return to work safely. In a workplace injury scenario, employees...
When you’ve been injured on the job, you need financial support to keep you afloat until you can return to work. While the workers’ compensation system promises to be there for those who are hurt at work by paying them regular financial benefits to offset their lost...
Some workers' compensation claims are simple. A worker gets hurt due to a machinery malfunction or a co-worker's mistake. There is an obvious incident on the job with witnesses. There is an internal accident report affirming what happened. Workers hurt in such...
Prolonged exposure to loud noises can cause irreversible hearing loss. This damage is often permanent, as the body cannot heal or recover. In severe cases, it could even constitute a disability. That’s why it’s so important to take this issue seriously. As a general...
Employers generally have an obligation to provide workers' compensation coverage. Employees who get hurt on the job or diagnosed with work-acquired maladies may need benefits. For most, the claims process is straightforward. They report an issue to their employer,...
No, filing a claim should not affect your job. The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act protects you if you suffer a work-related injury or illness, including chronic pain conditions. You have the right to receive medical benefits for necessary treatment, as well as...
Employees who work with machinery must ensure they understand how to use each piece safely. There are considerable risks that come with many machines because of the moving parts. One of the risks they face is a traumatic amputation. A traumatic amputation occurs when...
Losing a limb in a workplace accident is a life-altering event that typically leads to extensive medical care and financial burdens. In Pennsylvania, workers' compensation provides crucial benefits to help individuals recover and adapt to their new circumstances. As...