Workers’ Compensation

If you or anyone you know has ever filed a workers’ compensation claim, you have most likely heard the term “MMI.” MMI stands for Maximum Medical Improvement.  You reach MMI when your treating physician determines that your condition or injury has improved as much as...

If you work in the agricultural industry, a number of hazards require your attention. From pesticide use to tractor accidents, repetitive strain and falls, farmers and other agricultural workers are at risk for injuries on the job. Here are some statistics on...

In Pennsylvania, workers’ compensation benefits are available to many injured workers. If you sustain an on-the-job injury or develop an occupational illness, you may be eligible for wage replacement, medical bill reimbursement and other valuable benefits.  Whether...

States regulate their workers' compensation rates based on investigation and injury data, and when one state considers a change it may ripple out to others. In the case of a change due to a global company like Amazon, there are plenty of organizations that may want to...

If you are a health care worker, there are many different risks that you need to look out for while performing your job duties. Sadly, many health care workers are hurt in accidents on the job and there is also the possibility of becoming sick. As those who work in...

When an employee experiences a work-related injury or illness, the company's workers' compensation insurance policy covers the costs. These expenses include disability, lost wages and medical bills. Review the workers' compensation process in Pennsylvania before...

Workers’ compensation benefits are available for Pennsylvanians who suffer a job-related issue cannot work because of it. This can be due to an injury or an illness. While it might be relatively easy to understand that this coverage can be provided if a worker is...

Workplace injuries are not limited to physical harm. Workers may be entitled to workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania for mental health injuries. Last month, a state appeals court unanimously ruled that a worker with preexisting depression suffered a  workplace injury...

Food service workers perform a variety of on-the-job tasks, ranging from the preparation of meals to the delivery of food items to restaurant and shop patrons. They are vital workers who keep America’s food supply running and who risk serious injury when they are not...