5 Things To Do After Getting Hurt At Work
Getting hurt at work can be overwhelming, scary, frustrating. The workers’ compensation process that follows, though, doesn’t have to be. If you get hurt at work, there are five steps you should take to help the process go smoothly and…
Read MoreSummer Employment and Top 6 Teen Work Accidents
Every year, teens search far and wide for the perfect summer job. From life-guard duties to working on a farm, many jobs that teens take on come with risks and an increased chance of injuries. Thankfully, Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation Act…
Read MoreAccidents Involving a Work Vehicle
Millions of car accidents occur each year in the U.S. In Pennsylvania, there were 128,420 reportable traffic crashes in 2018. Many of those crashes lead to injuries and some to fatalities. But what about when one of the cars involved…
Read More7 Reasons Why Workers’ Compensation Claims Get Denied and How to Appeal
It seems easy. You were injured on the job. You file a claim for workers' compensation benefits. You think all you have to do is wait for your benefit check to arrive. Then, you get zapped with reality. The workers’…
Read MoreDog Bites on the Rise Nationwide Amidst COVID-19
In these uncertain times, many people feel like the walls are closing in on them. With stay-at-home orders in place and families living in close quarters with no break from their daily routine, many are feeling a tremendous amount of…
Read MoreDo I Need a Workers’ Comp Lawyer?
If you’re asking if you need a workers' comp lawyer, the answer is most likely, “Yes!” If you are injured at work you should contact an attorney that focuses their practice on representing injured workers as soon as possible. You…
Read More“I Quit” and Wage Loss
You're hurt at work. Maybe you feel your employer hasn't done right by you. It can be tempting to just quit. But before you do, you should consult with an attorney. Know Your Rights Before You Quit Given the aggressiveness…
Read MoreWorkers Rights During a Shutdown
In late March when Pennsylvania and surrounding states issued stay-at-home orders, many businesses were forced to close down temporarily or even reduce their workforce. If your employer was one of those businesses, but you were injured before they closed, you…
Read MoreWorkplace Injuries: Food Service and Grocery Store Employees
Every day, grocery store employees and food service workers provide an essential service to their community. In recent weeks and months, they’ve worked long hours and experienced heightened stress as people react and “stock up” during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation and COVID-19 on FOX 43 Morning News
There has been a lot of talk lately about the risks our essential healthcare workers face every day being on the front lines during the COVID-19 crisis. Their jobs are vital to the rest of us, so they must continue…
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