There are several reasons your claim could be rejected, including that you did not report your injury within 21 days of the incident or within 120 days of having knowledge of a work-related disease. Another reason is that you did not file a northeastern Pennsylvania...


Workers’ Compensation
What you need to know about the independent medical examination
Workers’ compensation benefits can serve as a financial lifeline when you’re injured and no longer able to work. But these benefits aren’t guaranteed, and even after you’re awarded benefits, your employer and its insurance company are going to look for a way to reduce...
Filing a workers’ compensation appeal
Workers’ compensation provides much-needed financial support when an employee is injured on the job. It is used to pay for medical expenses, to recoup lost wages and for other needs. There may be situations where the claim is denied and the employee needs to...
Understanding workers’ compensation injuries
If a Pennsylvania resident has a work-related injury or illness, they may be eligible for workers’ compensation. There is helpful information available about the program and the requirements to qualify. Workers’ compensation overview Workers’ compensation provides...
Are there exceptions for liability for workers’ comp benefits?
Employers in Pennsylvania have to follow many different safety regulations to keep their employees safe while they are working. It is important that employees are safe while working. To help ensure that employers do their part to keep them safe, in addition to...
Ways to protect your workers’ compensation rights
Pennsylvania workers are entitled to compensation and other benefits for work-related injuries and occupational diseases. But they may lose these rights if they do not act quickly after suffering an injury. Report injuries immediately To pursue your workers’...
What is a workers’ compensation investigator allowed to do?
After filing your workers’ compensation claim after a work injury, there are several steps that you are required to follow. Completing these steps is important to increase your chance of a successful claim. According to the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, you...
Can my employer fire me while I’m on workers compensation?
When you suffer an injury at work in Pennsylvania, you may receive compensation through a workers' compensation claim. Your workers compensation' benefits allow you to pay your medical bills and take care of your family while you recover from your injury. Many injury...
Can I recover lost wages through workers’ compensation?
Being injured at work can be a huge monetary setback. You are unable to earn your normal wages due to your injury and this can quickly lead to many financial struggles as you try to figure out which bills to pay and how to provide for your family’s needs. Fortunately,...
Work-related injuries may happen at home
Accidents can happen at any workplace. This means construction sites, factories, offices and more. Under certain circumstances, teleworkers may suffer a work-related injury. More workers are using technology to work from home. It is estimated that 38.2 million...