Do I Use Vacation Time When Injured and Out of Work in PA?
A common question employees in Pennsylvania ask when dealing with workplace injuries is, “Do I have to use my vacation time if I’m out because of a work-related injury?” Understanding the relationship between workers’ compensation, paid time off, and personal leave is crucial, as it directly affects employees’ rights and employers’ obligations. Knowing your rights […]
How to Navigate the Legal System after a Workplace Accident in Greater Philadelphia
Workplace accidents have a profound and lasting impact on victims, affecting their physical health, emotional well-being, financial circumstances, and overall quality of life. If you or a loved one have been injured in a workplace accident, the decisions you make from the very moment the injury occurred can have a significant impact on the success […]
Workers’ Compensation Claims for Occupational Skin Disorders
Occupational skin disease is the second most commonly reported occupational disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC estimates that more than 13 million workers in the U.S. might potentially be exposed to chemicals and other irritants that can be absorbed through the skin. Workers in Pennsylvania and all throughout the […]
How To Calculate Your PA Workers’ Compensation Rates
You’ve been injured on the job. You’re out of work. You have many doctor appointments and physical therapy. You have no idea when you will be able to return to your job. The pressure is on – from your employer, from yourself – to get back to what you were doing. This is a lot […]
Workers’ Compensation Investigators: What They Can & Can’t Do
You filed a workers’ comp claim after being injured on the job. Now, you have the creepy feeling that someone might be watching you. Your instincts could be right. There could be a workers’ comp investigator following you. In Pennsylvania, employers and their insurance companies often work with private investigators on the heels of workers’ compensation […]
What Happens at a Workers’ Comp Hearing?
Have you ever watched a law show on television? There’s a courtroom trial with witnesses. The lawyers ask questions, and the judge makes rulings. It’s dramatic, even from the comfort of your own home. If you’re an injured worker with a workers’ compensation case, you may find yourself in a hearing of your own if […]
Understanding PA Workers’ Compensation Statute of Limitations
Every day workers suffer workplace injuries that result in lost wages, medical bills, and other expenses. If you have been hurt, you are entitled by law to receive benefits in Pennsylvania. However, there are time limits for filing a workers’ compensation claim. In this article, we discuss the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Statute of Limitations. This is the […]
Can I Claim Workers’ Compensation for an Accident That Was My Fault?
Recovering Workers’ Comp Benefits If You Were At Fault: Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in Philadelphia, PA Explain Workplace injuries can occur in a variety of ways. Sometimes they are caused by equipment malfunctions, including manufacturing defects. Other times workplace injuries are caused by the inherent risks and dangers of the job, such as for construction workers, […]