Category: Workers’ Compensation

Getting injured on the job can turn your life upside down in an instant. Medical bills pile up, paychecks stop, and uncertainty sets in fast. If you are hurt at work in Pennsylvania, one of the most important things to understand is this: do not rely on your employer or their insurance company to automatically[…]

Industrial machines are essential in many workplaces, including factories, warehouses, and construction sites. Unfortunately, when these machines are defective or lack proper safety features, they can cause serious and life-changing injuries. Workers hurt by dangerous equipment may have the right to workers’ compensation benefits and a third-party claim against the manufacturer or another responsible company.[…]

A Faster, Easier Way to Get Your Workers’ Comp Payments If you were hurt on the job and receive workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania, there’s good news: a new law now lets you get your payments by direct deposit — straight to your bank account. Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 1232 (Act 126 of 2024) to[…]

When you suffer an injury at work in Pennsylvania, it can be difficult to determine which type of legal claim to file. Some injuries fall under the state’s Workers’ Compensation system, while others may be pursued through personal injury law. In some situations, both may apply. Each system has different rules, procedures, and potential outcomes.[…]

Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) releases a list of the top 10 most frequently cited workplace violations. For example, fall protection, hazard communication, ladders, lockout/tagout, respiratory protection, powered industrial trucks, fall protection training, scaffolding, personal protective and lifesaving equipment (eye and face), and machine guarding comprised the list for fiscal year[…]