Workers often face significant safety hazards as they’re working, but it’s up to their employer to mitigate those risks. These can occur to just about any part of the body, some of which happen as a result of a single accident, but others occur as a result of...
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....
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...
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...
Losing a loved one in a workplace accident is devastating. You may find yourself struggling to cope with grief while worrying about how to pay for daily expenses. Perhaps you depended on your loved one's income to cover rent, utilities or your children's needs. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Despite the country’s current economic challenges, many Pennsylvania employers will be hiring temporary workers during the holiday season to keep up with added demand and fill in for full-time employees taking vacation time. While no one plans to suffer an injury on...