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Shoulder injuries at work are more common than most people think. Workers in every industry can suffer from this type of injury. Some shoulder injuries occur because of repetitive use, but others happen because of an on-the-job accident. The shoulder joint is...
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...
Getting hurt at work is a stressful experience. Particularly when people have pursued blue-collar professions, they may worry about losing income because of their injuries. They may also feel anxious about covering the cost of the treatment that their injury requires....
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...
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 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...
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,...
People who work in specialized professions, such as construction or building maintenance, likely recognize that they could fall from an elevation. Employers generally have to provide training and safety equipment to prevent significant falls in a work environment....
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...
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...