You may have raised a mental or emotional injury connected to your work and later received a denial or follow-up questions. That response can feel unclear, especially when you believed your situation qualified. In Pennsylvania, mental injury claims may receive closer...
Workers’ Compensation
Can workers’ compensation help after a crash?
Driving for work is relatively common. There are numerous transportation professionals who drive commercial vehicles or make deliveries for their employers. There are also countless other professionals who occasionally operate motor vehicles to perform job functions....
The complexity of repetitive strain injuries
Some workplace injuries are fairly straightforward. Say that a worker slips and falls from a roof on a construction site. They suffer a spinal cord injury when they strike the ground, and they are rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment. Because this is a...
How to handle a sudden stop in your workers’ comp payments
In Pennsylvania, an insurance company cannot just stop your checks because they feel like it. However, it happens more often than many injured workers expect. When your mailbox is empty on payday, the stress is overwhelming. You have bills to pay and a family to feed....
2 deadlines to know when reporting a work injury
When you are injured at work, there are specific Pennsylvania timeframes that you need to keep in mind. Failing to observe these deadlines can result in complications, including a denial of your claim. Here are two crucial deadlines: 120 days Pennsylvania requires...
Injured nurses may need compensation after workplace violence
When nurses are at work, they face many different injury risks. A nurse could be injured by needles or other sharp implements that they have to use, for instance. Back injuries are common due to having to lift heavy patients. Nurses can suffer bone fractures in a...
What if a work injury stops responding to treatment?
Professionals hurt at work are usually eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Most Pennsylvania businesses must carry policies to indemnify the organization and protect workers. If an employee sustains an injury on the job, they can file a claim requesting...
How social media updates can influence a workers’ comp claim
A work injury can shift your routine in Pennsylvania because it introduces new tasks, appointments and decisions. You may also face a digital layer since each update leaves a record that others can view and interpret. A single social media post can influence the...
What to do when dealing with a workers’ compensation claim
A workplace injury can cause not only physical pain but also financial and emotional stress. Workers’ compensation law exists to ensure that employees receive the support they need after sustaining job-related injuries or illnesses. While the process is designed to...
3 types of benefits covered by Pennsylvania workers’ compensation
Under Pennsylvania law, workers’ compensation (WC) is a no-fault insurance policy designed to provide financial support for employees who get injured or sustain an illness while on the job, regardless of fault. To help provide a deeper insight into this topic, here...

