When people go to work every day, they expect that their day will go as planned. They do not usually consider the possibility of being involved in a workplace accident. However, it is possible for an accident to happen at work regardless of a person’s profession. When this happens, it is important to know what …
If you are unable to work because you suffered a work-related injury or illness, the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act provides for your lost wages and medical expenses. It’s important that you understand how the worker’s compensation laws work and how benefits are paid if you become eligible to receive them. Workers’ compensation benefits are generally …
If you have been injured at work and have been receiving workers’ compensation benefits, it can be a stressful time. The worker’s compensation process isn’t always easy to negotiate, and there are many rules and regulations to follow. One difficult aspect is when your employer and workers’ compensation doctors believe you are ready to return to work before …
Each year, there are as many as 50,000 non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported in Pennsylvania, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with nearly 200 fatalities in the state. That rate is slightly higher than the national average. Workplace injuries cost employers and employees hundreds of thousands of dollars every year in profits, income, …
When you are injured at your workplace, you may think that you will receive all the benefits that you need when you file a workers’ compensation claim. After all, workers’ compensation is supposed to take care of injured workers, right? However, the benefits that you receive for your injury are actually dependent upon many factors. …
Forklifts are a common sight in warehouses and on construction sites. They are an important piece of equipment, but they can also cause serious and debilitating injuries. Each year, about 34,900 people are hurt in forklift accidents. Because a forklift can weigh up to 9,000 pounds, it is extremely important for workers, employers, and construction …
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Yes. If someone other than your employer caused or contributed to your workplace injury, you may be able to file a third-party workplace injury claim while also pursuing workers’ compensation benefits. Potentially responsible parties may include an outside contractor, property owner, driver, equipment manufacturer, maintenance company, or another business operating…
Philadelphia, PA (November 2, 2026) – A 64-year-old woman lost her life Monday, November 2, in Southwest Philadelphia after a SEPTA trolley struck her near Clark Park. The accident happened around 9:10 a.m. at 45th Street and Chester Avenue. Police said the woman was jogging southbound on 45th Street. The…
Philadelphia, PA (November 1, 2026) – A Philadelphia police officer was injured after being struck by a vehicle near the 300 block of East Erie Avenue in North Philadelphia on Saturday, October 31. The collision happened at about 5 p.m. (more…)
