Category Archives: Workers Compensation
Do Remote Workers Qualify for Workers’ Compensation?
Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, more and more people have been working remotely from their homes. For employees, this can provide an increased sense of independence and flexibility. However, many people also wonder if they are still entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if they are hurt while on the job, even if… Read More »
Three Common Types of Office Workplace Accidents
There are many different types of jobs that are inherently dangerous, such as construction and warehouse work. Other types of jobs, including those in office spaces, are not considered quite as dangerous. Still, administrative work poses some dangers that can result in very serious injuries. Like workers employed in the construction and manufacturing sectors,… Read More »
Can Employees Refuse an IME?
If you have been injured while on the job, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. There are many requirements you must fulfill when filing a claim, though, and attending an independent medical examination (IME) may be one of them. Receiving notice of an IME is alarming for many reasons. Below, our Lehighton… Read More »
FAQs About Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania
If you have been hurt at work, you likely have a lot of questions. The majority of employers in Pennsylvania are required to carry workers’ compensation to protect employees. After suffering an on-the-job injury, workers’ compensation will cover your medical expenses and a portion of your lost income. These claims are governed by many… Read More »
Steps to Take After a Workplace Injury
If you have been injured on the job, it is natural to feel unsure of what to do next. The steps you take after a workplace injury, though, are extremely important. You may be eligible for workers’ compensation but it is critical that you protect your rights so you receive the maximum benefits available…. Read More »
Can You Choose Your Own Doctor During a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
You never expect to go to work and suffer a serious injury while you are there. In Pennsylvania, it happens all too often. Fortunately, most employees in the state are protected by workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation will provide you with benefits for your medical expenses and a portion of your lost income after sustaining… Read More »
Can I Get Workers’ Comp for Back Injuries in Pennsylvania?
Accidents and occupational illnesses are still a problem in the workplace in Pennsylvania, and you might be surprised to learn the part of the body that is most affected by them. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the leading reason workers miss work due to injuries is because of conditions affecting the… Read More »
Can I Receive Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Long-Term Hearing Loss?
Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation Act requires employers to provide certain benefits to employees who suffer permanent injuries as the result of a work-related accident or exposure to an occupational hazard. This includes a disability that develops over an extended period of time. For example, Section 306 of the Workers’ Compensation Act authorizes an award of… Read More »
Do I Qualify For Workers’ Comp Benefits In Pennsylvania?
When you are injured in a workplace accident, your first priorities are getting proper medical treatment and alleviating the pain. However, you will eventually need to consider your rights under Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation laws. As you might be aware, employees have legal remedies through the workers’ comp system when injured in a workplace accident…. Read More »
