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...
Workers’ Compensation
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...
3 reasons a workers’ compensation claim is denied
It may be difficult for you to go back to work the next day after suffering from a workplace accident. However, you do not want to miss work, use up sick days or risk losing your job. You may be entitled to workers’ compensation, which can cover your medical expenses...
3 seemingly minor construction injuries workers often sustain
While everyone recognizes the potential for major accidents at construction sites, less attention is paid to the small, everyday injuries that many workers experience. These minor injuries might not immediately send someone to the emergency room, but they can...
3 FAQs about Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits
In Pennsylvania, workers’ compensation (WC) is a mandatory, no-fault insurance provided by employers to their employees on their first day at the job. This financial aid provides medical benefits and wage loss compensation for any employee who suffers from a...
Should you be appreciative of a rapid workers’ comp offer?
If you suffer an injury at work, then you very likely have the right to claim workers’ compensation for it. Most employers are required to hold insurance to cover this, and most employees are covered under their plan. It sounds simple, right? So simple that you might...
Workers’ comp won’t cover my injury. What now?
Getting hurt at work is bad enough, but finding out that workers’ comp won’t cover your injury can feel like losing the ground beneath you when you already have bills to pay and a family depending on your paycheck. You expect the system to be there when you need it,...
Can you get workers’ comp for a pre-existing injury?
In some cases, you cannot get workers’ comp benefits if you were already injured. For example, say that you recently moved to take a new job, so you spent the weekend unloading a moving truck. In doing so, you seriously injured your back. You likely cannot seek...

