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How Workers’ Compensation Benefits are Paid

construction workers on rooftop with crane

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 …

Can I Be Forced to Go Back to Work after a Workplace Injury?

construction worker with leg injury after falling from ladder at job site

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 …

5 Ways to Protect Yourself from Workplace Injuries

construction worker with leg injury after falling from scaffolding at job site

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, …

Factors Affecting Your Workers’ Compensation Claim

construction worker soldering metal

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. …

Common Questions About Forklift Injuries

man laying on ground while coworker calls for help after forklift accident in warehouse

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 …

OSHA Wants to Stop Falls from Heights on Construction Sites

man laying on ground while coworker calls for help after forklift accident in warehouse

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “falls are the leading cause of death in construction.” In 2015 alone, over 350 construction workers were killed due to falls from heights on construction sites. OSHA stresses that these terrible accidents are entirely preventable. To prevent falls from heights on construction sites, OSHA has developed …

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