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...
Workers’ Compensation
Depression may be an illness resulting from a work-related injury
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...
The effect of workers’ comp settlements on SSD benefits
Many Social Security Disability claimants started out as workers’ compensation claimants. They were injured in some way on the job, filed a workers’ compensation claim, and have been receiving medical treatment through that claim. However, it is not uncommon for an...
Food service workers suffer serious injuries while on the job
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...
Apply for both SSD and workers’ compensation
Many people in the Scranton area get hurt or sick while on the job. Many others suffer from disabilities of various types and need assistance from the Social Security Administration in the form of disability benefits. However, among these people, there will be a...
What types of workers’ compensation benefits can help me?
A variety of different workers’ compensation benefits are available to injured workers in Pennsylvania to help them with the challenges they face following a workplace accident. As a result, it is important for injured workers and their families to be familiar with...
Can I choose my own doctor in a workers’ compensation case?
Pennsylvanians who are injured on the job or suffer an illness from their work have myriad concerns about their workers’ compensation case. Being approved for benefits can be a worrisome process. It will dictate how much of their wages they receive, the duration for...
Top reasons for a workers’ compensation denial
If you suffer an injury at work, you hope that it's not serious enough to keep you away from your job for an extended period of time. But if your medical team suggests a long recovery period, you'll want to learn more about your legal rights under the Pennsylvania...
Warning systems can be key in avoiding workplace injuries
Pennsylvanians should be aware of all aspects of workplace safety. This is a wise step to avoid on-the-job injuries and their consequences. However, the employer is responsible for maintaining a safe workplace. When this fails, it could be a critical part of a...
Fulfilling OSHA’s standards for laboratory safety
Laboratory workers in Pennsylvania, as elsewhere, run the risk of being exposed to carcinogens and other toxins, but they can be protected under OSHA's Laboratory standard. Employers must do their part, though, in fulfilling these standards. It all starts with...
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