If you were injured on the job in Pennsylvania, workers’ compensation benefits can help you get back on your feet by covering your medical expenses and a portion of your lost wages. In most cases, these benefits are only available for as long as it takes you to recover and…
Do you suffer from a workplace injury or occupational illness? If so, you could qualify for workers’ compensation benefits to help cover your medical bills and lost wages while you recover. However, getting approved for benefits can be tricky. Understanding your state’s work injury laws is crucial to build a…
Hearing loss can impact your ability to do your job, connect with the people you love, and generally enjoy life. However, if you have lost your hearing or suffered partial hearing loss on the job in Pennsylvania, you might be able to recover workers’ compensation benefits if the hearing loss…
Workers’ compensation benefits can pay for your medical bills and a portion of your lost wages while you heal from a job injury or illness. But can you change jobs while you’re on workers’ comp? The answer isn’t always clear. Keeping your benefits for as long as possible is ideal….
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry updates the PA workers’ compensation rates for workers who suffer on-the-job injuries every year. The rates for employees who sustain injuries between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021 are as follows: An injured worker whose Average Weekly Wage is above $1,695 will…
Workplace accidents are far too common and happen in every industry. Even workers in seemingly non-hazardous positions, like office administration, can suffer severe injuries that require medical attention, force them to take time off work, and live with other physical and financial consequences. According to workplace injury statistics from the…
If you suffer an injury on the job in Pennsylvania, you’re most likely entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. The first step towards benefits is having your injuries examined and diagnosed by a doctor. But when you meet with the physician, be careful about what you say. Your doctor’s evaluation is…
