Workers’ Compensation

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...

Getting hurt during required training can feel confusing, particularly when you are new to the job and unsure whether the company considers you fully on the clock. If the activity is connected to your job duties, Pennsylvania workers’ compensation may still apply....

Nurses know that their day can change in an instant. In addition to the demands that come with the profession and meeting patient needs, a single wrong move can lead to a serious injury. One moment you are helping a patient sit up or shift for a procedure and the next...

An on-the-job injury can leave you worried about pain, missed paychecks and your household’s financial stability. If your boss suggests PTO during your recovery, it can seem like the fastest way to keep income coming in. However, Pennsylvania workers’ compensation can...

The going and coming rule applies to workers' compensation claims arising from a car accident during a person's commute. If a worker who is driving to the office is involved in an accident and suffers serious injuries, they may want to seek workers' compensation...