Are Pre-Existing Conditions Covered In Work Related Injuries For Workers’ Compensation
An injury or illness is considered to be work-related, if an event or exposure in the work environment contributed to the resulting condition. It may also have significantly aggravated a pre-existing injury or even illness. An injury or illness is a pre-existing condition if it existed prior to the work-related event or exposure. Most times, […]
7 Most Common Workplace Injuries
Let’s face it, people working in different job environments face a wide array of hazards, most of which are not within their control. While there are various job injuries that workers fall at risk of, there are those that are very common and that you may avoid if you had knowledge of. The following are […]
I Got Hurt On The Job, What Are My Rights?
It is a complete fallacy on your part to assume you will never be hurt on the job. It definitely CAN happen to you. People are human, we do make mistakes, and sometimes, accidents just happen. These mistakes; whether they are made by you or a co-worker, can result in a serious injury for you. […]
Lump Sum Settlement Options PA
In Pennsylvania workers’ compensation cases, there many times is the option of settling your case, whether or not the case has been accepted. Let’s say that you suffer a work related injury, your employer reports it to their workers’ compensation carrier, and your claim is accepted. From this point on, you begin receiving both indemnity […]
Tis the Season for Holiday Part Time Work
Every year, retailers of every kind get busy for the upcoming Christmas season. With this mad rush to sell as much as possible, the stores and online retailers hire seasonal employees for selling, fulfillment and processing of orders, shipping, and customer support to name a few. When these employees are hired, the Pennsylvania employers have to […]
Tips to Sit Safely at the Office
One might assume office jobs are safe with little risk for injury. What most people do not take into consideration is the long periods of time they spend sitting at a desk. Most people do not sit properly at their desk which leads to neck and back pain and strain. Starring at a computer all […]
Why Drink More Water On the Job
The value of water is often underestimated in our daily lives. It can be assumed that the average person does not drink the recommended 8 to 10 glasses of water a day. Drinking the recommended amount of water keeps us going at an optimum rate. Imagine if you’re not drinking enough water right now and […]
What To Do When You’re Hurt At Work
If you are injured on the job, there are a few things you should do right away in order to try to ensure the best outcomes for your case. Here are some tips to help you in trying to get the compensation that you rightfully deserve.
Can a Motor Vehicle Accident Be Covered Under PA Workers’ Compensation?
The answer is yes, if the circumstances are right. If you work in Pennsylvania and your job requires you to drive a vehicle, or you are in your vehicle, and considered to be in the course and scope of your employment at the time that you have a motor vehicle accident, you could receive workers’ […]
What is concurrent employment? Does it effect my workers’ comp benefits?
When one suffers a work related injury in Pennsylvania, their compensation rate must be calculated, based on the gross earnings at the time of the injury. There are various ways to calculate the amount that a person receives per week in benefits, depending on the length of their employment, whether they are a seasonal worker, […]
