According to the National Safety Council, work injuries affected over 4 million workers United States in 2021. When you experience a work-related injury or illness in Pennsylvania, one of the most important steps is to promptly apply for workers' compensation...
Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation for remote employees in Pennsylvania
In today's dynamic work environment, more employees are working from home than ever before. This shift prompts new questions regarding workers' compensation coverage, specifically whether it extends to employees who work from home. If an injury occurs while performing...
What should you expect from a workplace physician list?
If you sustain an injury at your workplace, you should feel confident that the state workers’ compensation system will cover your medical bills. An early step you can take is to consult the health care provider list established by your employer. You should have signed...
How you could qualify for workers’ compensation after a car accident
The modern idea of the workplace is very different than it was 50 or even five years ago. Once upon a time, most people in Scranton who earned an income commuted from home to a warehouse, factory, office or other workplace. These days, a big part of the workforce...
Life cycle of a worker’s compensation case
Did you know that just more than three million people received injuries or illnesses at their jobs every year? Sadly, not even half of these individuals file workers’ compensation claims, and even fewer are actually awarded what they need. If you receive an injury at...
What is a third-party lawsuit for a work injury?
A third-party lawsuit after a work injury may be an option if there is another party potentially responsible for what happened to you. In addition to seeking workers' compensation from your employer, you may be able to sue a manufacturer or supplier who may have...
Things to consider before accepting a workers’ compensation settlement
A worker’s compensation claim will provide financial compensation to help you make ends meet during the recovery after an accident at work. In some cases, worker’s compensation claims result in a settlement offer that brings your case to full resolution. Before you...
Can you sue your employer for a work injury?
The workers' compensation system has a design to stop lawsuits against employers by injured workers. The system is no fault, which helps claims move along quickly and is a perk to going through workers' compensation rather than going to court. However, there may still...
Can you receive both workers’ compensation and Social Security?
A work-related injury may be so severe that it causes you permanent disability and prevents you from returning to your job. An injury this severe can qualify you for Social Security Disability. If an injury that qualifies for SSD also relates to your job, can you...
Are you using your step stool safely at work?
Step stools are common in job sites around the country. Consequently, whether you work in an office, manufacturing facility or warehouse, you are probably no stranger to stepping onto one. Still, if you are not careful, you may suffer a potentially catastrophic injury...