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When you bring a workers’ compensation claim against your employer for dangerous work conditions that lead to your injury or illness, there are several ways in which you could receive compensation. Some people receive structured settlements with frequent payments...
One of the most pervasive and common misconceptions about workers' compensation benefits is that they are only available to those who suffer a workplace injury. Quite a few people mistakenly believe that only accidents on the job give workers the right to file a claim...
You know that your condition prevents you from working -- but getting the government to acknowledge that as a fact can be hard. Social Security denies more than half of the disability claims it receives every year, but most people find the denial letters they receive...
Getting approval for disability benefits can provide a sense of relief. However, those who've successfully claimed them may wonder how long they’ll last. The answer to that question often varies. That’s because the length and severity of one’s condition can play a...
Workers can often get insurance coverage from their employer if they get injured on the job. However, there may be some instances where their claim gets denied. When this happens, it can cause severe hardship for workers and their families. That's because they may be...
Although construction and warehouse workers experience more injuries than office workers, work injuries can occur in virtually any Pennsylvania industry. From torn ligaments and back spasms to carpal tunnel, you may qualify for workers’ compensation if your injuries...
Many people are familiar with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) “Focus Four” workplace injuries, which include falls, struck-by accidents, caught-in-between accidents and electrocutions. Falls are the most common cause of construction injuries...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has not published specific steps that employers must take to protect workers from heat stress on hot days. OSHA does, though, have a General Duty Clause that applies to protect workers in Pennsylvania from working in...
Employers in Pennsylvania have a duty to protect their workers from inorganic lead exposure. OSHA's lead standards cover general industries as well as construction sites and shipyards in particular. Most workers are exposed to this material by inhaling lead-containing...
When you experience an injury in the workplace, you may not understand what to do next to put the pieces back together and move forward. You know that your Pennsylvania employer has workers' compensation insurance coverage, but how can you know if you have grounds for...