In many personal injury cases, the most important factor is who was at fault. Take a car accident, for example. If a driver runs a stop sign, they are clearly at fault and are likely liable for the damages they’ve caused. But say you are driving as part of your...
Workers’ Compensation
How long can you receive workers comp benefits?
Accidents happen. Workers' compensation is available to help with workers ' medical expenses when they occur at work and result in injury. If your doctor requires you to be off work, workers comp will also replace a portion of your income. Depending on the severity of...
Who decides when an injured employee can return to work?
An on-the-job injury can be a major inconvenience. Professionals may require time away from work to heal. Those in blue-collar professions or the service industry may not be able to perform essential job functions until their condition improves. They may need...
Can workers’ comp benefits affect child support obligations?
Navigating financial obligations during or after a workplace injury can be a complex concern. For example, if you’re seeking or receiving workers’ compensation benefits in Pennsylvania, you may wonder if and how these payments could impact your child support...
What if injured workers question a doctor’s treatment plan?
Many workers who get hurt on the job want to return to work as quickly as possible. Often, they require basic accommodations from employers and treatment from a medical professional to recover and return to work safely. In a workplace injury scenario, employees...
Connecting a repetitive strain injury to work tasks
Some workers' compensation claims are simple. A worker gets hurt due to a machinery malfunction or a co-worker's mistake. There is an obvious incident on the job with witnesses. There is an internal accident report affirming what happened. Workers hurt in such...
When an employer claims a work injury happened elsewhere
Employers generally have an obligation to provide workers' compensation coverage. Employees who get hurt on the job or diagnosed with work-acquired maladies may need benefits. For most, the claims process is straightforward. They report an issue to their employer,...
Will filing a claim for chronic pain affect your job security?
No, filing a claim should not affect your job. The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act protects you if you suffer a work-related injury or illness, including chronic pain conditions. You have the right to receive medical benefits for necessary treatment, as well as...
Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits for limb loss
Losing a limb in a workplace accident is a life-altering event that typically leads to extensive medical care and financial burdens. In Pennsylvania, workers' compensation provides crucial benefits to help individuals recover and adapt to their new circumstances. As...
Most teen workers have a right to workers’ comp benefits
People often associate work-related injuries with middle-age or older workers who earn a living via dangerous jobs. In fact, just about anyone, of any age, can suffer a workplace injury. Teens are often at greater risk of injury than adults – even in “safe”...

