Most U.S. employees are aware that if they get hurt on the job due to an accident, or even a chronic condition caused by work-related circumstances, they likely qualify for workers’ compensation benefits as a result of the harm they’ve suffered. But, what if...
Workers’ Compensation
Tips for working safely on ladders
Many workplace accidents are the result of falls from ladders. It could be as simple as someone slipping off of a stepladder while trying to reach a high shelf in a warehouse or as serious as a worker slipping off of an extension ladder while painting or trying to...
3 hazards hospital workers face
Hospital workers are dedicated professionals committed to the care and well-being of their patients. However, their work environment is filled with unique risks and challenges, such as long shifts to the emotional toll of patient care, but there are other hazards that...
When can an injured worker receive a second medical opinion?
Ultimately, receiving proper treatment is crucial for keeping someone at work after they get hurt on the job. Thankfully, workers can usually count on Pennsylvania workers' compensation benefits to help them afford proper treatment for a work-related medical...
Risks of injury in a machine shop
Working in a machine shop is a job that demands precision, focus, and an understanding of the tools and machinery that surround you. Every day, countless individuals clock in at these workplaces, trusting in their training and the employer’s precautions to ensure...
2 ways you can suffer shoulder injuries at work
Every industry has its share of occupational risks and hazards. One of the most common, yet debilitating, injuries you can sustain at work is an injury to the shoulders. Like most work-related injuries, shoulder injuries can diminish your movement and ability to...
What parents and teens should know about workers’ compensation
If your teen has a part-time job during the school year, and maybe even a full-time job during the summer and long school breaks, you may not give much thought to them being injured on the job – especially if they’re working in what you might consider a “safe”...
Workers’ compensation for remote injuries
The question of whether remote employees are covered by workers' compensation depends on various factors, including the jurisdiction and specific circumstances of the remote work arrangement. In Pennsylvania, workers' compensation laws are designed to provide benefits...
Partial vs. total disability benefits in workers’ comp claims
Disability benefits are an important safety net for workers who cannot perform their job due to an injury or illness. In Pennsylvania, the Workers' Compensation program provides disability benefits, including partial replacement wages, to eligible workers. In...
Could your workers’ compensation claim be “red-flagged?”
You were injured at work, and you did everything that was expected of you: You notified your employer as soon as possible, sought emergency care when you needed it, followed up with a workers’ comp physician and followed their care plan to the letter. Why, then, is...