A work injury can put you on the sidelines. While the insurance company and your employer may encourage you to work with them to resolve your situation and manage your workers’ compensation claim, they may not always have your best interests in mind. With everything happening in your life, knowing…
After a workplace injury in Pennsylvania, you may be receiving workers’ compensation benefits. While this financial and medical support can provide much-needed relief during a difficult time, these benefits don’t last indefinitely. So, when does workers’ comp end? Depending on the circumstances, your payments may stop due to medical improvement,…
If you suffered a work injury in Pennsylvania, you may wonder, “How long does it take to get workers’ comp pay?” The answer depends on your specific situation, but if your claim is accepted, you could begin receiving payments within a month. If the insurance company initially rejects your claim…
If you are hurt while on the job, and you were partially at fault, it is natural to ask, “Do you get workers comp if it’s your fault?” The good news is that Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation is often referred to as a “no-fault” system. This means you could still receive…
If you’ve been injured on the job in Pennsylvania, you probably know that you’re entitled to workers’ compensation for a work-related injury. Many injured workers don’t know that they may also qualify for compensation for scars on their head, face, or neck from their work injury. Compensation for disfigurement depends…
When you are injured at work, your workers’ compensation benefits will depend on your average weekly wage. It’s essential that you understand how to calculate your Pennsylvania average weekly wage so you know what to expect in workers’ compensation benefits while you cannot work. Because you should confirm your Pennsylvania average weekly…
Have you suffered an on-the-job injury in Pennsylvania? If so, you might wonder, “What is the purpose of an IME?” “What should I expect during an independent medical examination (IME) for my workers’ compensation claim?” While there is no need to fear the examination, it’s not something you should take…
Repetitive use or overexertion of the wrist or hand can lead to a painful medical condition called De Quervain’s tenosynovitis. This condition can impair the use of the wrist or thumb until a person receives treatment and the condition heals. What Is De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis? De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a…
Volunteer firefighters are heroic figures who step in to save victims of devastating fires, risking death and serious injury, and they do it for no financial reward. If a volunteer firefighter becomes injured during their shift, can they get help from workers’ comp benefits? What options do they have to…
If you file a workers’ compensation claim in Pennsylvania, the insurance company might ask you to attend an IME. Here’s what you need to know about the IME process, how an IME could affect your claim, and whether you can say no to an IME request. What Is an IME?…
