Do you work in a warehouse? Then you likely know that warehouses can be dangerous places to work, despite how well-paying they might be. But, you should know that, in a workplace accident, you might be eligible for workers’ compensation. Employees who are eligible for...
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I’m hurt on my way to work: Am I eligible for workers’ comp?
If you sustain a work-related injury or illness, you may be eligible for financial restitution for the resulting economic and non-economic injuries through Pennsylvania’s Worker’s Compensation Act. And if the injuries or illness in question result in death, your...
These 4 mistakes can hurt your workers’ compensation claim
Workers' compensation benefits can really come through after a workplace accident, from sorting out your medical expenses to paying a portion of your wages as you recover. However, you first have to get through the claims process to get them. Not everyone is...
Who can file a workers’ compensation claim?
If you are injured or get an illness while working, you may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported in 2021. This is alarming, noting cases in...
When is a car accident covered under workers’ comp?
If you are injured in a car accident while on the job, is your injury covered under workers’ compensation? The answer is - it depends on the situation. So when are car accidents covered under workers’ comp and when they are not? Here’s what you should know and how...
Can I still receive workers’ comp benefits if the injury was my fault?
There are some situations where a worker immediately recognizes that they have the right to workers' compensation benefits. For example, if there is a structural failure at the building where they work, and they get hit by a piece of the ceiling as it comes down, the...
Can you get workers’ comp for psychological illnesses?
You can only work a taxing job for so long before you begin to develop mental difficulties. You may not realize your job is causing you large amounts of stress until it’s too late, heavily impacting your work performance and causing debilitating illnesses. If you’ve...
Your next steps after a workers’ compensation claim denial
Maybe you got hurt during a dramatic equipment failure at an industrial facility, or maybe your doctor diagnosed you with a work-related medical issue, like a herniated disc. You expected claiming workers' compensation to be a simple and straightforward process. You...
What to know when filing a workers’ compensation claim
Even if you have never been injured on the job, you likely know the basics of workers’ compensation benefits. If you are injured, you can receive compensation for missed time at work and injuries you suffer. However, there are other aspects of workers’ compensation...
What causes work-related stress?
Companies tend to be under pressure to deliver high-quality services in efficient times. This burden is shared across the workplace. Unfortunately, there are occasions when one person may be forced to take on more pressure than they can handle. The result of this is...