How Long Do PA Workers’ Comp Cases, Appeals & Settlements Take?
Being injured at work can be a frightening event. One worries how they are going to provide for their family. Expending much of their energy in attempting to recover, sometimes from life altering injuries, without risking their standing with their employer. When someone is hurt on the job many employees are hesitant to file a […]
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 […]
PA Workers’ Compensation Benefits and How To Obtain Them
Workers’ Compensation laws do vary somewhat from state-to-state. If you are injured or become ill on the job due to a work-related condition, you likely are considering filing for Workers’ Compensation. While an attorney often represents you to get the benefits you are due, you should still have basic knowledge of workers’ compensation.
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, […]
PA Workers’ Compensation Exclusive Remedy and a Recent Exception
Pennsylvania workers compensation law it is governed by the Worker’s Compensation act, which has been amended and evolved over time. A primary aspect included in the Act is the “Exclusive Remedy” provision that as of February 3, 1975 made it mandatory to file a workers compensation claim if you were injured performing your job. This […]
Heat & Weather Related Work Injuries
Everyone is entitled to a good working environment as well as a safe working environment. This includes safety with equipment as well as safety with weather related injuries that occur at work. There are many different scenarios at work that can cause a weather related injury. If you are injured at work and believe that […]
Specific Loss Claims Under PA Workers’ Compensation
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Worker’s Compensation Act allows payment of compensation for loss (amputation)or permanent loss of use of body parts, binaural hearing loss of greater than 10%, disfigurement, and loss of vision in one or both eyes. This particular compensation is referred to as specific loss benefits. Specific loss benefits are an […]
Slips and Falls on Ice and Workers Compensation
During winter, un-cleared sidewalks and parking lots cause many slips and falls on ice. If you have experienced a fall either coming from or going into work walking on a sidewalk or parking lot are you eligible to collect worker’s comp benefits? A good workers compensation attorney will be able to sort out the facts […]
Fatal Workers Compensation Claims
An absolute tragedy recently occurred in a Tuna Plant when a worker died after accidentally being cooked in an oven in California. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Here is the link to the story. Most times, we hear of work injuries consisting of back or neck injuries, but deaths can also unfortunately […]
