Category: Workers’ Compensation

How do workers’ compensation laws apply when the accident occurs in Pennsylvania but the company is not principally located in the Commonwealth?
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...

Can someone receive workers’ comp if they are paid by the state to care for a relative?

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....

Is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) considered a compensable injury under Pennsylvania workers’ compensation laws?

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...

What happens if someone tries to cheat or lie on their worker’s compensation claim?

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,...

I received a rejection of my claim for workers’ compensation benefits. What can I do?

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...

I work in a retail store that was recently robbed. If I had sustained an injury, could I collect workers’ compensation benefits?

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...

Does workers' compensation apply to me at my summer job?

During the summer months, many employers in Montgomery and Bucks Counties hire temporary, seasonal employees. Though these employees are only at their posts for a limited amount of time, in Pennsylvania, the workers’ compensation laws that apply to full-time employees usually also apply to them.

If...

Can one continue to receive workers' compensation benefits even after recovering from an occupational injury and going back to work elsewhere?

Nancy Little worked as a full-time registered nurse at a Pennsylvania hospital until the floor wax they used caused such severe asthma that she was unable to perform her duties. Although she recovered and...

What constitutes an "abnormal work condition" entitling an injured employee to workers' compensation?

An employee who was brutally attacked on the job but denied workers' compensation will get another chance to have her claim considered by the Worker's Compensation Appeal board, thanks to a ruling by the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.

Pamela Murphy...

How Are Injury Levels and Benefit Amounts Determined Following Workplace Injury, Treatment and Recovery?

Workers’ compensation claims may seem simple at first glance. A worker is injured at work, he or she cannot work for a while and compensation is received until a return to work is possible. Simple, right?

Actually, workers’ compensation claims are often...