Workers’ Compensation and Smoke Inhalation on the Job
Recently, the Northeast was hit with plenty of potentially toxic smoke from Canadian Wildfires miles away. With it being such an unprecedented and unique situation for many, workers were unprepared, and many simply continued their days as normal. As a result, it’s an excellent time to discuss air quality, smoke inhalation, and how workers’ compensation […]
Can You Get Workers’ Compensation for Repetitive Strain Injuries?
Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) are some of the fastest-growing work-related injuries in the U.S. These conditions develop as people are required to perform the same tasks over and over. Tedious motion, stress, and heavy lifting can put a strain on muscles and tendons, leading to unbearable injuries. When these injuries are left untreated, they can […]
Workplace Retaliation for Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim: What It Can Look Like — and What to Do
Any time you have experienced an injury at work — whether due to a simple slip and fall or an unsafe work environment — you always have the legal right to file a workers’ compensation claim. It is the duty of your employer and their insurance company to process and manage the claim appropriately, as […]
Can I Go on Vacation While on Workers’ Compensation?
Whether you’re looking to take a break during the summer months or visit family during the holiday season, there’s nothing wrong with taking a vacation from the stresses of life. But if you’re on workers’ compensation, does that mean you can hop over the seas and enjoy the beauty of other locations? If you’re already […]
What is E-Commerce and How does it Affect Workers’ Compensation?
With the holidays right around the corner, practically everyone is on their computers or phones doing online shopping. According to Wikipedia, “E-commerce is the activity of electronically buying or selling of products on online services or over the Internet.” E-commerce can be in different forms, business to customers such as Amazon, customer to customer like […]
Workers’ Compensation in PA is Available for Hearing Impairment
Noise exposure at the workplace is a common phenomenon. It is one of the most widely encountered occupational hazards. The extent of damage to your ears depends on its intensity, duration, and frequency of noise exposure. The louder the noise at your place of work, the more dangerous it is likely to be. However, even […]
Rehabilitation Costs Are Recoverable Through Workers’ Compensation in PA
Each workplace is different. No matter your profession or job, you deserve to be safe and secure in your workplace. Despite this fact, every day some workers suffer from accidents while on the job across Pennsylvania. It’s important to understand that no two workplace injuries are alike. An injury to one person is not likely […]
Due Diligence Prior to Settling Your Workers’ Compensation Case
When you are injured while performing your job duties, you will undoubtedly need medical treatment for your injury(ies). If your claim is accepted by the workers’ compensation carrier, whether you are paying both wage loss benefits and medical benefits or just medical benefits with a panel provider, your medical bills should be covered for at […]
Post-Pandemic Changes in PA Workers’ Compensation Procedures
According to the Pennsylvania Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Law Section and based upon Pennsylvania lifting the mask mandate, Workers’ Compensation offices are scheduled to reopen on August 16, 2021, throughout the Commonwealth. There are Workers’ Compensation Judges throughout PA, and each Judge has the flexibility and discretion as to whether they will schedule their hearings […]
Can I File a PA Workers’ Compensation Claim Without a Doctor?
First of all, what is a Claim Petition? A Claim Petition is filed with the Workers’ Compensation Office of Adjudication if an injury claim is denied by your employer’s workers’ compensation carrier. If you are injured while working in the course and scope of your employment, you report the same to your employer and they […]
