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’...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
You have a close relationship with your primary care physician. This person has treated you for many illnesses and injuries throughout the years so it is only natural that you will want to turn to them if you are injured at work. Can you do so and still qualify for...
You have spent the past 20 years working on the assembly line without incident, but accidents do happen. Moving parts on machinery and heavy equipment can cause serious injuries. If you are injured on the job, you will likely be concerned about how you will continue...
Many people who live in and around Scranton regularly drive for their jobs. Aside from people who make their living by driving, many others have jobs that require them to travel frequently, whether it be across town or over a longer distance. Other workers, while they...
You may have a good relationship with your primary care physician. You trust your doctor to treat your illnesses and injuries with due care. However, are you allowed to see your primary care physician or another physician of your choosing if you are injured...
When people suffer injuries at work they may worry about more than just healing from their injury. If the injuries prevent them from working, people will not be able to earn an income. Without income, paying for their monthly obligations will be very difficult. This...
