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When you accept a lump sum settlement for a work injury in Pennsylvania, it can feel like the end of a long process. But what if your condition gets worse later? Many injured workers wonder whether they can reopen their claim after agreeing to a settlement. What a...
It may be difficult for you to go back to work the next day after suffering from a workplace accident. However, you do not want to miss work, use up sick days or risk losing your job. You may be entitled to workers’ compensation, which can cover your medical expenses...
While everyone recognizes the potential for major accidents at construction sites, less attention is paid to the small, everyday injuries that many workers experience. These minor injuries might not immediately send someone to the emergency room, but they can...
In Pennsylvania, workers’ compensation (WC) is a mandatory, no-fault insurance provided by employers to their employees on their first day at the job. This financial aid provides medical benefits and wage loss compensation for any employee who suffers from a...
If you suffer an injury at work, then you very likely have the right to claim workers’ compensation for it. Most employers are required to hold insurance to cover this, and most employees are covered under their plan. It sounds simple, right? So simple that you might...
Getting hurt at work is bad enough, but finding out that workers’ comp won’t cover your injury can feel like losing the ground beneath you when you already have bills to pay and a family depending on your paycheck. You expect the system to be there when you need it,...
In some cases, you cannot get workers’ comp benefits if you were already injured. For example, say that you recently moved to take a new job, so you spent the weekend unloading a moving truck. In doing so, you seriously injured your back. You likely cannot seek...
Many job duties come with significant hazards, some of which affect the eyes. Primary hazards including chemical sprays and flying debris. These injuries are why eye protections, such as goggles, are critical for many workers. It’s estimated that almost 20,000 eye...
Labeling errors in the workplace may seem like minor oversights, but they can result in serious and, at times, potentially life-threatening consequences. Workers rely on accurate labels to identify hazardous substances, understand proper handling procedures and know...
You are still hurting, but your boss says you are fine. The company doctor cleared you for light duty and now you feel like you have no choice but to show up, even though your body is not ready. If you got hurt on the job in Pennsylvania, workers' compensation gives...