If you suffer an injury at work, your employer likely has workers' compensation insurance that will pay for your related expenses and potentially your lost wages. Pennsylvania requires almost every employer to carry this insurance. It offers you protection because it...
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Why was your workers’ compensation claim denied?
Experiencing an injury at work in Pennsylvania may leave you feeling uncertain about your future. To minimize the impact of your injury, you should address your discomfort right away and work with your employer to find a solution that allows you to resume working as...
Registered nurses face heightened on-the-job risks
The risk of illness for nurses is greater than that of the average worker. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, registered nurses historically have a higher rate of on-the-job injuries. Nurses may work in hospitals, clinics, doctor’s offices, home health...
Determining if you are eligible for SSDI
When something happens that renders you unable to work, it can be a very scary time. You may have questions regarding your ability to provide income for your family. One of those questions may be your eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance. Five...
Should I apply for SSDI or SSI for my job-related disability?
Being injured at your job may leave you wondering whether you qualify for benefits. When you live with a disability, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI.) The two programs both offer benefits yet have a...
What does your boss have to do regarding workers’ compensation?
One of the most important obligations of an employer to its employees is providing workers' compensation. No matter what type of job you have, it is in your interest to know as much as possible about the workers' compensation process, including what to expect from...
Discussing a workplace accident with management
When recovering from a job-related accident, there are many different factors that employees have to review. Even those who do not sustain an injury in a job-related mishap must address what took place, especially in terms of prevention. For example, those who share...
Timelines for filing and appealing workers’ compensation claims
If you have become injured or ill due to an event or situation related to your work, you will want to understand how the state's workers' compensation system operates so you may receive any benefits that you qualify for. When it comes to filing a workers' compensation...
The process of appealing a denied workers’ comp claim
You may expect your workers' compensation claim to go through without a hitch. However, it is not uncommon for insurance companies deny claims. You should know that the state has put a process in place to protect you from a wrongful denial. The Pennsylvania Department...
Do you have carpal tunnel syndrome?
When workers in Pennsylvania first notice wrist pain, it may be tempting to write it off. But if wrist pain becomes more frequent or harder to cope with, it can be a sign of carpal tunnel syndrome. As a degenerative injury, all potential signs workers should take...