PA Commonwealth Court Considers ‘Extra-Territorial’ Case
Known as the Keystone State, Pennsylvania’s roadways support millions of tractor trailers en route to final destinations across the United States – which also explains the unrelenting potholes and roadway damage...
Workers’ Compensation Denied to Mom Paid to Care for Disabled Son
Some workers’ compensation cases are clear-cut -- A person is injured while clearly on the job and within the scope of his or her employment and, therefore, benefits should be awarded. Unfortunately, not all cases are this simple....
PTSD and Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition characterized by extreme bouts of anxiety and/or depression triggered by an exceptionally traumatic event. The disorder is often associated with military service, but is also implicated in victims of...
General Information about Workers Compensation in Pennsylvania
The right to be compensated for workplace injuries is encapsulated in the Workers Compensation Law. Pursuant to this law, employers are required to provide compensation for injuries which occur on the job. The types of expenses...
Pennsylvania Indicts Workers’ Compensation Fraudster
When claimants take advantage of the workers’ compensation system, it becomes more difficult for valid claimants to benefit from a system set up to help those who are truly injured and in need of financial assistance.
Under Pennsylvania law,...
How to Appeal an Unfair Ruling Concerning Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Navigating the workers’ compensation process in Pennsylvania can be difficult, particularly for those who are enduring the after-effects of a severe workplace injury. If a claim is initially denied, the applicant has the option of launching an immediate...
Court Orders Payment of Death Benefits; Widow Alleges Company Literally ‘Worked him to Death’
What are the options for a surviving spouse who has been denied death benefits from the PA Workers’ Compensation Board?
In one recent Bucks County workers’ compensation case, a widow proved that a denial by the Workers’ Compensation Board does not necessarily mean the end of the fight for survivors’ benefits –...
Mitigating the Unthinkable: Workers’ Compensation Laws Following Jobsite Assault
Certain industries are, unfortunately, more prone than others to break-ins, burglaries, and armed robberies. Some of the most high-risk jobs include those at stand-alone establishments known to store...
Employer Blocked From Disclaiming Worker as Employee; Worker Entitled to Compensation Benefits
One of the most pivotal issues in a workers’ compensation case is the classification of the injured worker as either an independent contractor or employee. If classified as the former, it may be more...
Off-duty Worker Prevails in Obtaining Workers’ Compensation Following Unsuccessful Rescue Attempt of Fellow Laborer
As the name suggests, workers’ compensation benefits are reserved for those who are injured while engaged in an employment-related activity. The concept draws a clear line between work-related injuries versus those that occur during personal pursuits –...