Employees who get hurt while at work often have a laundry list of concerns. They worry about whether they will lose their job because they need an extended leave of absence. They may also worry about how they will cover the cost of medical treatment while away from...
Scheduled and non-scheduled injuries in workers’ comp claims
Understanding the distinction between scheduled and non-scheduled injuries in the context of workers’ compensation is vital. These two categories play a significant role in determining an injured worker’s compensation. Below are the differences between scheduled and...
Does Pennsylvania workers’ comp cover a pre-existing condition?
People don't generally understand workers' compensation benefits unless they have had to make use of the program previously. The basics that most people understand include how workers' compensation coverage applies to any injury that occurs on the job and to...
4 reasons workers’ compensation claims can be denied
You were recently injured while working. As a result, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits that would help cover medical expenses and lost wages. Unfortunately, many injured workers are denied workers’ compensation benefits. Here are a few reasons...
Does workers’ comp extend to commuting injuries?
Workers’ comp benefits can very important for employees, especially when they work in dangerous industries. But it’s also true that workers can get injured in office buildings, stores, restaurants, hospitals and in any other occupational situations that you can...
Can remote workers get workers’ comp?
Over the past several years, millions of Americans started working from home – or at coffee shops – on either a full-time or a part-time basis. Remote work has its perks, to be sure. However, there are some aspects of remote work that are more complex than onsite work...
3 ways repetitive stress injuries result in complex benefits claims
Anytime a worker develops a medical condition caused by their job, they may be able to apply for workers' compensation benefits. Employers typically provide coverage for everyone, including part-time workers and new hires, that will cover their medical costs if they...
When does an injured worker have the right to a second opinion?
There are multiple workers' compensation laws in Pennsylvania that protect employed individuals. Every company generally needs to carry workers' compensation coverage, and any worker injured on the job or diagnosed with a job-acquired medical condition can possibly...
Bill would increase workers’ comp for disfiguring injuries
Many Pennsylvanians work in occupations where an accident or equipment malfunction can lead to permanent disfigurement. If that happened to you, you would expect to receive workers’ compensation benefits, right? The way the Workers’ Compensation Act is currently...
What do you know about workers’ compensation? 3 myths debunked
Unfortunately, not all employees injured while working bother to report the incident or seek workers’ compensation benefits. Many do not file a claim simply because they believe the many untruths about the program. For example, some don’t seek benefits because they...