Why Is Workers’ Compensation Necessary in Pennsylvania?

Workers’ compensation is necessary in Pennsylvania to ensure that injured workers get the compensation they deserve. Workers who are injured can face substantial financial consequences. Without workers’ compensation, these workers could be facing this on their own.  Keep reading below to learn all the details… read more

How FMLA and Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp Work Together

A work injury can create a major need for medical treatment and recovery time. Workers’ compensation may provide medical treatment and wage-loss benefits while you recover. You may also need protected time away from work, so you are not punished for recovering from an injury…. read more

Does Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Cover Hip Replacement Surgery?

If you’ve suffered a hip injury on the job in Pennsylvania, your doctor may eventually recommend hip replacement surgery as part of your treatment plan. This can raise a lot of questions, including when it comes to whether workers’ compensation will actually pay for the… read more

Independent Medical Examinations in Pennsylvania Work Injury Claims

If you have filed a workers’ compensation claim in Pennsylvania, your employer’s insurance company may request that you attend an independent medical examination, commonly called an IME. An independent medical examination is a medical evaluation requested by the workers’ compensation insurer and performed by a… read more

Can I Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits if I’m Injured on My Lunch Break?

Work injuries don’t always happen while you’re actively performing your job duties. Many accidents occur during breaks, including lunch. When that happens, employees often wonder whether they still qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. In Pennsylvania, workers’ compensation generally covers injuries that occur in the course… read more

What To Say (And What NOT To Say) to Your Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Doctor

After a workplace injury in Pennsylvania, you may be required to see a workers’ compensation doctor selected by your employer or their insurance company. What you say during these medical appointments can affect your workers’ compensation claim. Therefore, you should approach these appointments carefully. Certain… read more

What Does a Workers’ Compensation Attorney Do? 

The aftermath of a workplace accident in Pennsylvania can feel virtually impossible to deal with, considering the serious injuries and mounting financial expenses that can result all at once. State law provides a workers’ compensation system for injured employees to receive benefits, but navigating it… read more

What to Do If Medical Treatment Is Denied by Workers’ Comp in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, the workers’ compensation system provides injured employees with coverage for necessary medical treatment. However, insurers sometimes deny medical care, leaving injured workers uncertain about their rights and next steps.  If your treatment has been denied, you may still have legal rights and options…. read more

Workers’ Compensation for Occupational Illnesses and Diseases in Pennsylvania

When most people think of workers’ compensation, they picture sudden workplace injuries like broken bones and concussions. However, Pennsylvania’s workers’ comp system also covers illnesses and diseases that develop over time due to the conditions of your job. These claims can be harder to prove,… read more

What Are Permanent Work Restrictions in Pennsylvania and What Do They Mean?

When an employee in Pennsylvania suffers a serious workplace injury, they may experience limitations that affect their daily life. In some cases, a physician may determine that you have reached maximum medical improvement (MMI) but will never fully regain prior functional capacity in the injured… read more