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...
Workers’ Compensation
Don’t let social media harm your workers’ comp claim
You’ve been injured on the job and are facing a significant amount of time off to recover. You’re looking into filing a workers’ compensation claim, which would help to relieve some of the financial strain stemming from your circumstances. Nonetheless, filing for...
Will workers’ comp companies really spy on you?
Workers' compensation insurance is designed to protect employees who are injured on the job – but insurance companies aren’t known to be particularly trusting of claims. They can and do conduct investigations to determine the legitimacy of claims. To that end, it is...
Will I lose my workers’ comp if I leave my job?
If you sustain injuries at work or while engaging in work-related activities off the clock, you may be entitled to financial restitution via workers’ compensation benefits. One of the questions you might have while pursuing or receiving workers’ comp is whether you...
How to handle a worker’s comp independent medical examination
Workers’ compensation benefits are supposed to be an easy, no-fault system that can provide injured workers with important benefits – but not every case goes the way it should. If your case involves litigation, you can almost bet that you will eventually be sent for...
What injuries aren’t covered by Pennsylvania workers’ comp?
If you are a Pennsylvania worker who suffers injuries or illness due to your on-the-job duties, you are eligible to file for worker’s compensation benefits. However, your company may still reject your claim and deny your benefits. Some companies try to keep costs down...
Workers’ compensation for same-level falls
Falls are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries in Pennsylvania and across the United States. Oftentimes, workers who do their jobs at a significant elevation have the highest risk of such injuries. Falls from a significant elevation are one of the leading...
Resist the temptation to ‘walk it off’
If you get injured at work, you may feel some level of pressure to try to “walk it off” and get through the injury without even leaving the business for the day. This could be because your boss doesn’t want you to take time off or because they don’t want you to see a...
Filing a workers’ compensation claim in the construction industry
The construction industry is expansive as it involves several operations. For this reason, it employs a vast range of professionals. If your job is in this industry, the chances are you understand how risky it can get with all the equipment and potentially hazardous...
Can I receive both workers’ compensation and SSD benefits?
If you sustain injuries or develop an illness that is attributable to your work, you may be eligible for compensation for the resulting medical bills and lost income through your workers’ compensation benefits. And if your work-related injury or illness prevents you...

