October 20, 2025 | Workers’ Compensation
PTSD may be considered a disability for workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania. Workers who have been through a traumatic event or injury may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, getting benefits for mental conditions under the workers’ compensation laws can be tough. Keep reading below… read more
October 5, 2025 | Workers’ Compensation
If you have been injured in a workplace accident, you may be entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. You must report the injury to your employer. Then, your employer will typically be responsible for reporting the accident to their workers’ compensation insurance carrier. If they… read more
October 3, 2025 | Workers’ Compensation
If you’ve been injured on the job or diagnosed with a work-related illness, filing a workers’ compensation claim may be the first step toward protecting your health and financial stability. In an ideal world, you would submit your claim, receive benefits, and focus on recovery…. read more
September 25, 2025 | Workers’ Compensation
If you’ve been injured in a workplace accident in Pennsylvania, you may wonder about your legal options. Most employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance, which typically provides your only avenue for benefits. Even if your employer’s negligence caused the accident, workers’ comp is considered the… read more
September 23, 2025 | Workers’ Compensation
People sometimes ask about “100% SSDI,” but Social Security disability doesn’t actually work on a percentage scale the way VA disability does. Instead, the Social Security Administration looks at your lifetime earnings to determine your monthly check. The maximum monthly SSDI payment is $4,018, though… read more
September 1, 2025 | Workers’ Compensation
Being injured at work is almost always a stressful experience. However, when you also lose your job while recovering on workers’ compensation medical leave, it can become entirely overwhelming. Many Pennsylvania employees are unsure of their rights in this situation. The good news is that… read more
July 31, 2025 | Workers’ Compensation
When you’re hurt at work, one of the first things you might think about is how to pay for a lawyer. In Pennsylvania, workers’ compensation lawyers usually don’t charge fees upfront. Instead, they work on a contingency fee basis. That means they only get paid… read more
July 9, 2025 | Workers’ Compensation
A deposition is a formal process where you answer questions under oath, typically from the attorney representing your employer or their insurance company. In a deposition, your responses are recorded by a court reporter and may later be used as evidence in your case. The… read more
March 18, 2025 | Workers’ Compensation
The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act requires most employers to have workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. Workers’ comp pays benefits for and to injured workers, including medical treatment. Workers may misunderstand the rules about obtaining pre-approval for medical procedures for a work injury. In this… read more
March 14, 2025 | Workers’ Compensation
The number of remote workers is increasing. A remote worker is someone who works from an alternative location, such as working from home. A remote worker is an employee of the company instead of being self-employed. Remote work has benefits for the employee and the… read more