Workers' Compensation

Fire safety or general burn safety is an important element of workplace safety. Anyone who has sustained a serious burn can attest to the level of pain, difficult recovery process and financial burden a workplace burn can cause. There are many types of burns and many scenarios in which employees can be at risk for […]

The purpose of workers’ compensation is to provide benefits to injured workers. It ensures workers who are injured at work have access to medical care and receive compensation to cover a portion of their lost wages while they are out of work, among other benefits. Without workers’ compensation, workers who were hurt at work might

The Pennsylvania statutory limits for workers’ compensation limit how long you have to notify your employer and appeal a denied claim. To appeal a denied workers’ compensation claim, you must act within three years. To recover benefits from workers’ compensation, you must notify your employer within 21 days of your injury. The absolute deadline to

In Pennsylvania, workers’ compensation benefits are paid for by employers. Workers’ compensation is an insurance product that covers most employees who are injured in a work-related accident. Pennsylvania law requires that certain employers carry workers’ comp insurance, and this law applies to most private businesses, small and large companies, start-ups, and nonprofits. Your Pennsylvania employer likely pays

Pennsylvania workers’ compensation laws allow you to begin drawing partially lost wage benefits after missing seven days of work. You can collect workers’ compensation starting on the eighth day after you suffer an illness or injury that prevents you from working. This wage replacement benefit could cover up to two-thirds of your usual wages, up

How long you can collect workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania depends on your injuries and the severity of your disability. You can receive medical benefits for as long as you need them. For lost wages benefits, the length of time you can collect workers’ compensation depends on your level of disability (temporary total disability, permanent partial disability, permanent