Lancaster PA Workers' Compensation Law Blog

Side jobs can bring in much-needed additional income and help provide the foundation for a career change, making them quite important to workers in all types of fields in Pennsylvania. But a side hustle can cause problems if you need workers’ compensation benefits due to an injury in your primary job. It is essential to understand the rules and how to remain within limits that will enable your benefits to continue under the requirements of Pennsylvania law. If you are in the process of filing a claim and want help ensuring that you comply with requirements, or you had your…

It almost seems illogical, but the insurance companies that handle workers’ comp claims will actually invest considerable amounts of money into efforts that essentially spy on injured workers. They’re hoping to find an excuse to deny claims or discontinue benefits. And they may try to use an excuse based on faulty or misleading evidence, so it is essential for injured workers to be aware of how they’re being monitored and the ways their words and actions can be used against them. Whether you have just filed a claim for workers’ compensation benefits in Pennsylvania or you have been approved and…

Workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania is a system designed to help you receive the medical care and income support you need if you’ve been hurt on the job. It’s intended to be a simple system that enables you to get the right care quickly without the need for a long legal claim. But the insurance companies that are supposed to provide benefits in your time of need often try to avoid doing so to keep their profits high. They are looking for any evidence they can use to deny your claim or discontinue paying benefits. You may be giving them that…

Dealing with a workplace injury is already challenging, but the thought of losing your job while recovering can add to your stress. If you’re receiving workers’ compensation benefits in Pennsylvania, you may wonder, “Can I be fired while on workers’ compensation?” The answer is not straightforward and depends on the circumstances. Below, our Lancaster hurt-on-the-job lawyers explain your rights, the laws surrounding termination during workers’ compensation, and what steps to take if you face such a situation. Workers’ Compensation Basics Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system designed to provide medical benefits and wage replacement to employees who are injured on…

Disasters occurring in industrial facilities are rare. When they do occur, the outcome is often catastrophic in terms of significant property and the loss of human life. Employees of these facilities who survive a traumatic accident could be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. The nature of these incidents can vary dramatically, from exposure to harmful chemicals to large explosions. With the help of experienced legal counsel, an employee harmed in these accidents could pursue the workers’ compensation benefits they deserve. Most Common Types of Industrial Accidents There are a variety of factors that can lead to a large-scale industrial accident….