Workplace accidents happen in every industry. While construction workers face a higher risk of injury, even office employees can suffer serious conditions such as repetitive strain injuries, lumbar strains, or arthritis from sedentary work. Whether your injury comes from a sudden electrical shock, years of repetitive motion, or another workplace […]
If you are injured at work in Pennsylvania, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to cover medical bills and lost wages. However, not all injuries are covered under Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation Act. There are clear rules about which injuries and situations qualify and which do not. Below, we […]
Generally, injuries and damages not covered by Pennsylvania workers’ compensation include injuries sustained outside the scope of employment, self-inflicted injuries, injuries caused by illegal activities or intoxication, injuries resulting from a direct violation of company policy, injuries to certain categories of workers, and pain and suffering. What does this really […]
If you were hurt at work in Pennsylvania, your employer and their workers’ compensation insurance company are required to follow the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act. These rules ensure that you receive wage-loss checks on time and that your medical bills are paid. But what happens when the insurance company ignores […]