October 21, 2024 | Workers’ Compensation
Generally speaking, workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. Not only are you relieved of the obligation to prove that your employer was at fault, but you can often collect compensation even if the accident was your fault. This is not always the case, however. Drunkenness… read more
October 4, 2024 | Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation is usually required for all employers in Pennsylvania with one or more employees. Most employers purchase workers’ compensation insurance coverage to satisfy the requirement. However, state law allows employers to apply for self-insurance status. An injured worker is generally entitled to workers’ compensation… read more
September 27, 2024 | Workers’ Compensation
Imagine this scenario: You suffer a work-related injury, such as a sprained back or a broken ankle, that requires you to spend time in the hospital and recuperate at home. Fortunately, workers’ compensation awards medical expenses, along with wage replacement benefits that equal most of… read more
September 19, 2024 | Workers’ Compensation
Were you injured in a workplace accident? If so, you may receive benefits under Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation system. Most employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance coverage to protect their employees. However, you must file your workers’ compensation claim before the deadline or lose… read more
September 16, 2024 | Workers’ Compensation
Have you been injured on the job in Pennsylvania? If so, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Understanding Pennsylvania workers’ compensation laws helps workers know what to expect as they go through the workers’ compensation process. What Are the Eligibility Requirements for Workers’… read more
September 12, 2024 | Workers’ Compensation
When you’re injured at work, it can feel overwhelming. Alongside the physical pain, you might be stressed about your financial situation, especially if you’re unable to work for some time. Fortunately, workers’ compensation is designed to help bridge this gap, covering medical expenses and lost… read more
September 3, 2024 | Workers’ Compensation
If you were injured at work in Wyomissing, PA, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation, Social Security disability benefits, or both. Workers’ compensation and disability benefits are similar but have key differences. Continue reading about these programs and how workers’ compensation can affect disability… read more
August 29, 2024 | Workers’ Compensation
Concentra is a nationwide healthcare provider that offers occupational health services. It provides medical evaluations, treatment, and rehabilitation services to injured employees pursuing workers’ compensation claims. Concentra is certainly not without its critics, especially with respect to the way it treats injured workers. These criticisms… read more
June 6, 2024 | Workers’ Compensation
Although workers’ compensation claims and personal injury claims arise from injuries, they are not the same. In a nutshell, you file an administrative claim to win a workers’ compensation case and a civil lawsuit to win a personal injury case. Workers’ compensation claims are easier… read more
January 30, 2024 | Workers’ Compensation
The workers’ compensation system is, in a sense, a substitute for the personal injury compensation system. It is designed for the benefit of employees who suffer work-related injuries, and relatively low-income workers are the people who are most dependent on workers’ compensation. If you are… read more