If someone else's negligence injures you at work, subrogation can impact your overall financial recovery. Though it's a legal term, subrogation directly affects how much compensation ends up in your pocket. Understanding this concept helps you make informed decisions....
Workers’ Compensation
Are occupational diseases covered under workers’ compensation?
Workers' compensation helps employees who get hurt on the job and covers illnesses that result from work conditions. Occupational diseases develop when workers face harmful substances or repeat the same motions for long periods. Understanding how these illnesses...
What injuries qualify for workers’ comp?
If you're injured at work, you might be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. However, not every injury qualifies. Understanding what types of injuries are covered can help you determine if you should file a claim. Injuries from workplace accidents Workers'...
How do pre-existing conditions affect workers’ comp claims?
Workers’ compensation provides benefits for employees injured on the job, but pre-existing conditions can complicate claims. Understanding how these conditions interact with workplace injuries is necessary to ensure fair treatment. Defining pre-existing conditions A...
Getting workers’ compensation for an aggravated illness or injury
Most workers’ compensation cases involve new injuries or diseases. The main reason is that workers’ comp benefits are meant to support employees injured as a direct result of their job. But what if you have a preexisting condition made worse by your work? In...
The options for appealing a denied workers’ compensation claim
If your workers’ compensation claim for long-term injuries gets denied, you still have several options for appealing the decision. Following the proper steps can increase your chances of receiving the benefits you deserve. File an appeal with the WCAB If your claim...
Filing a workers’ compensation claim in Pennsylvania
If you're injured at work, understanding the workers' compensation process is essential. Workers' compensation provides financial relief for medical expenses and lost wages. Reporting the injury The first step is to report your injury to your employer as soon as...
How workers’ comp might delay your claim process
The state of Pennsylvania designed their workers' compensation system to provide financial and medical support if you get injured at work. Despite its intentions, sometimes the process doesn't go as smoothly as it should. Understanding what can slow down your claim...
What is the workers’ compensation process?
Workers' compensation provides financial support and medical care to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. Navigating the workers' compensation process in Pennsylvania can seem overwhelming, but understanding the essential steps can help make it...
Navigating workers compensation claims for mental health issues
Working through workers' compensation claims for mental health issues can seem tricky. It is important for workers to understand how to manage claims if they face work-related mental health problems such as stress or depression. There are some important steps that...