For many injured workers, workers’ compensation provides important support during recovery. It offers wage replacement and medical benefits when a job-related injury or illness keeps someone off the job. While these benefits can last for some time, they are not always...
Workers’ Compensation
What are the steps to appealing a denied workers’ comp claim?
A denied workers' compensation claim can feel like a major setback, especially if you're recovering from a job-related injury. Fortunately, denial doesn’t mean the end of the road. Most states allow injured workers to appeal and present additional information to...
How long does workers’ compensation last in Philadelphia?
If you are injured at work in Philadelphia, you may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. The duration of these benefits depends on the severity of your injury and your ability to return to work. Here are some important factors to consider. Total disability...
Factory workers face hearing loss, sometimes unknowingly
Factory workers play a critical role in the manufacturing of goods that Americans count on. This process often involves constant exposure to loud machinery, but the risk that comes with this is often overlooked. Hearing damage in factory workers doesn’t happen...
2 reasons to quickly report workplace injuries
If you get injured on the job, you technically can delay making a report. For instance, the statute of limitations is three years for workers' comp claims. Injured workers are supposed to inform their employer that they’ve been hurt within 120 days. But realistically,...
Potential drawbacks of a lump sum settlement for work injuries
Recovering from a workplace injury often means facing tough decisions. Among these is whether to accept a lump sum settlement from your employer’s workers’ compensation insurer. While the idea of receiving a large, one-time payment may seem appealing, you must...
3 common questions about appealing a denied workers’ comp claim
If your workers' compensation claim has been denied, you may have the right to appeal the decision. The appeal process helps ensure that Workers' Compensation Judges (WCJs) follow Pennsylvania law and base their decisions on substantial evidence. Below are some...
3 types of care that make workers’ compensation claims worthwhile
Workplace injuries and work-acquired medical conditions may require treatment. Some employees think that a workers' compensation claim could endanger their careers. Others don't want to cause financial complications for their employers. In some cases, people try to...
Why you shouldn’t put your back into it at work
Have you ever been told to “put your back into it” at work? Employers, managers and foremen often say this when they want their employees to put more effort into a physical task. Yet, the advice is unwise and potentially problematic. There is now much greater...
Potential workplace injuries for nurses
Nurses spend their workdays treating those who have suffered injuries, illnesses or other ailments. Unfortunately, many nurses are also injured themselves while providing these services. They may need to know how to seek workers' compensation after such an injury. But...

