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...
Should you take a lump-sum settlement after a work injury?
When you are hurt on the job, it’s important for you to get medical care as soon as you can. Then, let your employer know, if they don’t already, that you’ll be making a workers’ compensation claim. Workers’ compensation should cover any type of work-related injury....
What happens when you suffer a hernia on the job?
Hernias are painful and often debilitating injuries that people working in physical professions can suffer on the job. Not to be confused with a herniated disc that involves the cushions between the bones in your spine, a hernia involves an organ or fatty tissue and...
Will workers’ compensation cover your job-related injury?
When you experience an injury in the workplace, you may not understand what to do next to put the pieces back together and move forward. You know that your Pennsylvania employer has workers' compensation insurance coverage, but how can you know if you have grounds for...
What happens if your workers comp claim comes back denied?
If you suffered injuries while you were at work, you understand how complicated your life can become. You may have to miss work while you are in the hospital with injuries or at home recovering, which will have a direct impact on your paycheck. After a few days or...
Is a lump sum settlement right for your workers’ comp claim?
Your workplace accident left you with a painful recovery, lost wages and questions about your future. After applying for Pennsylvania workers' compensation, you thought all you had to do was follow the instructions of your doctor and insurer to secure the benefits you...
Is your job among the most dangerous?
Safety at work is not yet a universal norm. Workplaces continue to advance safety measures, but some select industries still stand out as the most dangerous potential work environments. Depending on your work environment, you may be at greater risk for workplace...