Posts Tagged ‘Work-related Injuries’
Who Qualifies for Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania?
Who Qualifies for Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania? If you are injured at work, you may assume workers’ compensation is only available to full-time employees who suffer a serious accident. In Pennsylvania, that isn’t the case. Most employees are covered by workers’ compensation, including many part-time and seasonal workers. However, there are exceptions. Your employment status,…
Read MoreWorkplace 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 MoreCommon Workplace Injuries Covered by Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania
Workplace injuries are common throughout the United States and in Pennsylvania. Thousands of employees sustain severe injuries on the job year. Injured workers suffer physical and emotional pain in addition to the financial losses they incur from being out of work. Workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania provides benefits that help workers hurt on the job. Workers’…
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