Posts Tagged ‘work injury lawyer’
Workplace Injuries in Northwestern Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Industry
Northwestern Pennsylvania has a proud manufacturing legacy, from the plants in Erie and Meadville to the machine shops and factories across Crawford, Venango, Mercer, and Warren Counties. These industries drive local employment — but they also bring a higher risk of workplace injuries. When accidents happen on the job, workers and their families often face…
Read MoreDo I Receive All My Lost Wages in a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
When you are injured at work, you may receive workers’ compensation benefits. Most employers in Pennsylvania are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. However, workers’ compensation does not reimburse workers for all lost wages. Workers are on entitled to a portion of their lost wages when a workplace injury prevents them from…
Read MoreThree Common Mistakes Injured Workers Make That Hurt Their Workers’ Comp Claim
The Pennsylvania workers’ compensation system protects workers who are injured on the job. If an employee is injured in the ordinary course of their job, the employee should be entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. However, a worker must file a worker’s compensation claim to receive benefits. The worker must also prove that the injuries…
Read MoreWestern Erie County Route 5 Project Beginning June 22
Erie County Residents Asked to Be Careful Around Work Zones PennDOT is continuing a summer of upgrades for Pennsylvania roadways on Route 5 in West Erie County, beginning this Monday, June 22 and continuing until September 4th. While there are no detours planned during the maintenance efforts, there will be lane restrictions, and flaggers controlling…
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