If you suffer an injury at work, you will usually expect to go through the workers’ compensation system. Your employer’s insurer will review your claim and issue benefits. In some cases, though, your employer may not have an insurer. The Pennsylvania Department of...
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Construction accidents and brain injuries
Individuals who work in construction face a multitude of dangers. Among working from heights, handling various equipment and coming into contact with sharp items, workers are at risk of many injuries, even when following safety protocols. One common injury for...
What is the purpose of a return-to-work program?
If you suffered a work-related injury, your time away from the job may amplify your desire to go back. Depending on the severity of your injury, you may require help as you work your way back. As part of your workers' compensation benefits, your employer may have a...
Finding the motivation to return to work after your injury
A work injury can cause you to question your ability to return to your former job responsibilities. You may feel anxious wondering if the same injury could happen again, or anguish over a lack of confidence after your experience. With waning motivation, the...
How do lost wage payments work through workers’ compensation?
If you suffer an injury at work and need time off to recover, then you may qualify for benefits that will pay you for the wages you have lost as a result. You should note there are restrictions to when you can get paid and if you qualify. According to the Pennsylvania...
Aerial lift accidents: Keeping workers safe
Mobile and powered platforms, aerial lifts allow workers on construction sites and in other jobs to perform tasks at various heights. Working on these lifts, often well above the ground, opens workers up to certain risks, which may result in them suffering serious...
Facts about workers’ compensation benefits in Pennsylvania
Workers' compensation insurance functions in much the same way as any other type of insurance policy. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry explains that the employer is the policyholder, and all employees, including seasonal and part-time workers, have...
How serious are concussive injuries?
Pennsylvanian bicyclists put themselves at risk every time they share the road. If a motor vehicle hits them, they can fall to the ground. Even if they are wearing helmets, concussions are possible due to the sheer force of the crash. Mayo Clinic takes a look at how...
What do you know about the compensation law in Pennsylvania?
The Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act got enacted in Pennsylvania's legislature in 1915. According to the statute, the Bureau of Workers Compensation and Department of Labour and Industry get charged with carrying out of the appeal and administrative obligations....