Blog posts

Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation FAQs

Submitted by pec on Mon, 05/22/2023 - 15:48

Every year, employees throughout Pennsylvania suffer from work-related injuries. If this happens to you, workers' compensation covers medical care, lost wages, and specific loss benefits until you’re ready to go back to work.

Although it provides invaluable support, the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation system can be tricky to navigate. This article answers frequently asked questions about how to apply for workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania, collect the right evidence, and respond to a denial. We also explain how a workers’ compensation lawyer can help.

How Do I File An Injury Lawsuit Against Work?

Submitted by emm on Thu, 03/23/2023 - 16:59

If your employer denied your workers’ compensation claim but you were injured on the job you may be able to file an injury lawsuit against work.

Anytime you are injured at work your employer is required to file a workers’ compensation claim on your behalf so that your medical expenses and other expenses are paid.

You are entitled to have any expenses related to your workplace injury paid including medical bills, physical therapy, medical equipment, and lost wages.

Bodily Injury Lawsuit Against Employer

Submitted by Elizabeth V on Wed, 02/08/2023 - 12:24

If you suffered a bodily injury while you were at work, you can file a workers’ compensation claim to pay for any medical expenses or lost wages that result from that injury. Workers’ compensation is something that all employees are entitled to regardless of how long you have been working at your job. You do not have to pay out of pocket for medical costs if you have a workplace injury.

Get Injury Compensation For a Workplace Injury

Submitted by emm on Fri, 01/27/2023 - 14:56

If you were injured at work you may qualify for injury compensation through a workers’ compensation claim.

Workers’ compensation was created to make sure that workers aren’t forced to pay for medical care or other expenses if they are injured at work.

Workers’ compensation will cover costs and expenses like lost wages, medical bills, and any other expenses that are a result of your injury. Anytime you are injured at work you are eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim.

Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation FAQs

Submitted by emm on Wed, 11/23/2022 - 12:17

Every year, employees throughout Pennsylvania suffer from work-related injuries. If this happens to you, workers' compensation covers medical care, lost wages, and specific loss benefits until you’re ready to go back to work.

Although it provides invaluable support, the Pennsylvania workers’ comp system can be tricky to navigate.

This article answers frequently asked questions about how to apply for workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania, collect the right evidence, and respond to a denial. We also explain how a workers’ comp lawyer can help.

Target Workers’ Compensation FAQs

Submitted by Elizabeth V on Mon, 09/26/2022 - 12:46

Target is a national retailer of upscale discount items, with over 1,700 locations across the United States. Career opportunities include sales associate, cashier, inventory control, and stocker. Many of the associated duties include heavy lifting, long hours on one’s feet, and stocking shelves, all the while trying to dodge warehouse vehicles.

What Makes You Eligible For Workers' Compensation?

Submitted by Elizabeth V on Tue, 09/06/2022 - 17:56

What Makes You Eligible For Workers' Compensation?

You can’t automatically assume that because you were injured at work that you will be eligible for workers' compensation as there are specific requirements you must meet to get this benefit. However, most employees are covered by workers’ compensation insurance taken out by their employer. In order to meet workers’ comp. eligibility, you need to have suffered a work-related injury or illness, or be a dependent of a worker killed on the job.

Florida Workers’ Compensation FAQs

Submitted by jam on Mon, 08/15/2022 - 11:25

An accident at work can disrupt your daily routine and cause pain, lost wages, and sometimes extensive medical treatment. If this happens to you, you can file for workers’ compensation to receive a percentage of your wages and cover your medical bills until you can return to work.

If you’ve never filed for Florida workers’ comp, you may not be sure what to do. How do you file? What evidence do you need for your claim? What happens if your claim is denied? This article explains how workers’ compensation in Florida works and how an experienced lawyer can help.

Can I File a Walmart Workers’ Compensation Claim in California?*

Submitted by emm on Fri, 08/12/2022 - 15:13

If you were injured while working at Walmart in California, you can file a workers’ compensation claim. As a Walmart employee you can prepare a WC claim under Walmart's workers’ compensation program, even if you were partly to blame for the accident.

This gives you the opportunity to get your medical expenses paid for the medical care you need while also getting paid for any lost wages when you are unable to work.