Pennsylvania workers who have been injured on the job will have inevitable concerns about the future. Workers’ compensation benefits can be a lifesaver that eases their fears and allows them to think about getting well. It can help them financially and medically....


Workers’ Compensation
Options after a workers’ compensation claim denial
If you have suffered a work-related injury or illness, Pennsylvania has a workers’ compensation insurance program that may provide you with benefits. Workers’ compensation process First, it’s important to report the injury or illness to your employer as soon as...
Can I see my own doctor after a work injury?
Workers’ compensation benefits can provide you with much needed financial compensation after a work injury that prevents you from doing your job. Although you want to focus on your healing and recovery, you may also be anxiously waiting to return to work and start...
Motor vehicle accidents cause lots of fatal work injuries
As has been the case over the years, motor vehicle accidents and other transportation-related incidents were the number 1 cause of fatal work-related injuries in the United States. In 2021, there were just under 2,000 work-related deaths due to transportation. This...
What happens at a workers’ compensation mediation?
Workers’ compensation is something you might need to survive financially after a work-related injury. It can help you pay your bills, cover your medical expenses and replace wages you lose while you recover from your injury. Therefore, learning that your workers’...
What happens if my workers’ comp claim is rejected?
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...
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...