If you have been injured while on the job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits in the state of Pennsylvania.
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Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act was enacted into law to provide benefits to employees injured at work.
Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation: Delivery Workers
Pennsylvania delivery workers are usually entitled to benefits under the state’s Workers’ Compensation Act if they become injured on the job.
Common Misconceptions About Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp
A Pennsylvania workers’ comp claim is often misunderstood or shrouded in myths and misconceptions that could prevent filing.
Recovering Workers’ Compensation With a Preexisting Condition
If you have a preexisting medical condition and were injured on the job in Pennsylvania, you may still be eligible for workers’ compensation.
Workers’ Compensation Injuries and How a Lawyer Can Helpwork
If you have suffered an injury while on the job in Pennsylvania, a lawyer who specializes in workers’ compensation law can help.
Can You Get Workers’ Comp if You Work From Home?
In Pennsylvania, whether you work full-time or part-time at a job or from home or as a seasonal worker, you are still covered by workers’ compensation if you become injured. It has become increasingly common for people to telecommute in recent years, and this area of the law continues to develop and refine workers’ comp eligibility with new precedents. To increase safety and avoid workplace injuries, many employers have implemented safety checks for their remote employees.
Claiming Chronic Injuries for Workers’ Compensation
Chronic conditions can develop from repetitive work and injuries, which limit a worker’s ability to function. Proving an ongoing condition that deserves benefits paid by workers’ compensation can be difficult. Employers and insurance companies are often hesitant to pay such claims due to potential fraud and because they frankly don’t want to spend that money.
Not All Injuries at Work Are Workers’ Compensation
If you are an American worker, one of the biggest safety nets is workers’ compensation. Learn when you can go outside of workers’ comp.
The Appellate Process in Worker’s Compensation Cases
If the state denied your worker’s comp case, you have the right to appeal. The appellate process s complex and Travis Law can help.