In Pennsylvania and beyond, workers who suffer injury on the job may have a right to certain benefits through their employer’s insurance program. To collect such benefits, you would first inform your employer of your injury, then initiate the process of filing a...
Pennsylvania workplace accident resulted in tragedy
If you're a Pennsylvania worker who often must use or be around heavy machinery, you no doubt understand that there's a risk for injury on the job. You can also expect, however, that your employer has fulfilled the obligation to provide you with proper training and...
How is workers’ comp calculated in Pennsylvania?
If you suffer an on-the-job injury in Pennsylvania, you may have to take time off work during recovery. Because you still have to make ends meet during this time, you’ll need funds on hand to pay bills, buy food and provide for your family’s needs. Filing a workers’...
Swift response was key in workplace accident
Whether you’ve been working at the same Pennsylvania company for years or are a new team member at a particular company, on-the-job safety is always a top priority. Hopefully, your employer provided proper training upon hire and intermittently thereafter as needed or...
Workplace accidents could carry dire health repercussions
While it is no secret that certain fields of profession are inherently more hazardous than others, some safety risks can appear in virtually any workplace environment. Even if you take a proactive approach to workplace safety, preventing all incidents from occurring...
Do injured workers always get workers’ compensation?
You may pride yourself on being someone who goes to work each day and always gives your best effort. Because you also always follow work-related rules and safety protocols, you never anticipated possibly suffering a work-related injury. Unfortunately, even the most...
Can you be fired for filing a workers’ compensation claim?
After a workplace injury, most people struggle with worry and uncertainty. Will workers’ compensation really give you the help that you need to recover? If you don’t file a workers’ compensation claim, will you have what you need to pay your medical bills? How long...
Stake your claim between worker’s comp and personal injury
You need help getting back on your feet after an injury. You know a little about worker’s compensation and have heard of personal injury lawsuits, but the differences between them make a big difference when you’re looking for assistance. While both are avenues to get...
Avoiding the five most common workplace accidents
Employers and employees in Pennsylvania may encounter various hazards in their day-to-day work activities. However, there are five especially common forms of workplace accidents, and it's important to know how to prevent them. Slips, trips and falls, which are the No....