Category Archives: Workers Compensation
What Do Workers’ Compensation Benefits Cover?
If you have been injured in the workplace in Pennsylvania, it is critical that you understand your rights and the benefits you are entitled to. If you do not know your rights, you may not obtain full benefits, or any benefits at all, which could cause you further harm in the aftermath. Under state… Read More »
Common Myths About Workers’ Comp Busted
Many people in Carbon County do not understand how the workers’ compensation system in the state works. As such, when they become hurt at work, they are unsure about what to do next and the rights they have to workers’ comp benefits. The fact that there are so many myths floating around about workers’… Read More »
What Does Workers’ Compensation Not Cover in Pennsylvania?
Workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania is intended to cover any injury or illness sustained by employees while performing their employment duties. The majority of employers in the state are required to carry this type of insurance to protect their employees. Workers’ compensation provides benefits for medical expenses and lost income while the employee cannot work…. Read More »
Do Remote Workers Qualify for Workers’ Compensation?
Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, more and more people have been working remotely from their homes. For employees, this can provide an increased sense of independence and flexibility. However, many people also wonder if they are still entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if they are hurt while on the job, even if… Read More »
Three Common Types of Office Workplace Accidents
There are many different types of jobs that are inherently dangerous, such as construction and warehouse work. Other types of jobs, including those in office spaces, are not considered quite as dangerous. Still, administrative work poses some dangers that can result in very serious injuries. Like workers employed in the construction and manufacturing sectors,… Read More »
Can Employees Refuse an IME?
If you have been injured while on the job, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. There are many requirements you must fulfill when filing a claim, though, and attending an independent medical examination (IME) may be one of them. Receiving notice of an IME is alarming for many reasons. Below, our Lehighton… Read More »
FAQs About Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania
If you have been hurt at work, you likely have a lot of questions. The majority of employers in Pennsylvania are required to carry workers’ compensation to protect employees. After suffering an on-the-job injury, workers’ compensation will cover your medical expenses and a portion of your lost income. These claims are governed by many… Read More »
Steps to Take After a Workplace Injury
If you have been injured on the job, it is natural to feel unsure of what to do next. The steps you take after a workplace injury, though, are extremely important. You may be eligible for workers’ compensation but it is critical that you protect your rights so you receive the maximum benefits available…. Read More »
Can You Choose Your Own Doctor During a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
You never expect to go to work and suffer a serious injury while you are there. In Pennsylvania, it happens all too often. Fortunately, most employees in the state are protected by workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation will provide you with benefits for your medical expenses and a portion of your lost income after sustaining… Read More »
Can I Get Workers’ Comp for Back Injuries in Pennsylvania?
Accidents and occupational illnesses are still a problem in the workplace in Pennsylvania, and you might be surprised to learn the part of the body that is most affected by them. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the leading reason workers miss work due to injuries is because of conditions affecting the… Read More »
