Getting Treated for a Knee Injury After a Workplace Accident
Workplace injuries are a common occurrence across the United States. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, more than 2.5 million workers were hurt on the job in 2019, and of those injuries, 5.8% were injuries to…
Read MoreHurt on the Job Spotlight: Sanitation, Recycling and Garbage Workers
The men and women who work in sanitation as recycling or garbage workers are essential to keeping our community in Lancaster clean and safe. Yet, their daily work exposes them to risks that can cause injury or even death. The…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation Injuries and Future Employment
Even when people are seriously and legitimately injured at work, they can sometimes be reluctant to file a claim or go through with hiring a workers’ compensation lawyer for fear of losing their jobs or affecting their future employment. Luckily,…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation Lost Wages: How to Prove Your Lost Wages
Despite efforts by the state and federal governments to keep workplaces safe for workers, workplace injuries are relatively common in the United States. When an injury or illness is severe enough to cause lost time from the job, the subsequent…
Read MoreHow Do Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits Work?
When a loved one dies from a work-related injury or illness, the bereaved can feel overwhelmed. Among the many issues to resolve is how to survive financially. While money can never compensate you for such a tragic loss, workers’ compensation…
Read MoreCommon Back Injuries in the Workplace
Workers in the United States enjoy some of the safest working environments in the world as a result of the numerous state and federal laws aimed at keeping the workplace free from injuries. Despite this, workplace injuries do occur and…
Read More5 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 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 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…
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