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Workers’ Compensation

You might be nervous about filing a workers’ compensation claim because you do not want to lose your job, but does your employer have the right to fire you after filing a claim? Schmidt Kramer’s experienced attorneys discuss whether employees can lose their jobs while on workers’ compensation. If you have questions about your claim, […]

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If you suffered a work injury, doing your job may be impossible in the early weeks or months of your recovery. However, what if your employer pressures you to return to work sooner and even offers you a job your doctor clears you to do? If you refuse light-duty work, could you lose your benefits […]

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After getting hurt on the job, trying to figure out how to file a workers’ comp claim is the last thing anyone wants to do. In that scenario, all anyone wants is to get the medical care they need as quickly as possible. This is why taking time to review and understand your responsibilities in […]

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Getting injured at work causes a lot of expense, and a lot of financial and emotional stress, to say nothing of the inconvenience. For instance, what if you had booked a cruise and got hurt at work two weeks before your trip? Will it hurt your claim if you take a vacation while receiving workers’ […]

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Lifting Injuries on the Job – Am I Covered in Pennsylvania?

Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on March 17, 2023 in Workers' Compensation

Lifting injuries on the job are very common, no matter what industry you work in. Depending on how severe the injury is, victims may need ongoing medical treatment. This could include physical therapy, pain management and possibly surgery. Below, Schmidt Kramer discusses lifting injuries, including how they may happen in the workplace. We also look […]

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Filing a Claim for Hand and Wrist Injuries in the Workplace

Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on November 08, 2022 in Workers' Compensation

Hand and wrist injuries happen on the job all the time, regardless of the industry. Workers sustain fractures, punctures and sprains or even repetitive use injuries, like carpal tunnel syndrome. After suffering a job-related hand or wrist injury, employees may need to seek workers’ compensation benefits to get treatment and give their injury time to […]

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Worker’s compensation is meant to provide benefits to a worker who was injured while performing a job-related duty. But what about injuries that happen while you are on break? Will worker’s compensation cover such injuries? These are valid questions to which workers need to know the answers. Our Harrisburg-based worker’s compensation lawyers discuss certain scenarios […]

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Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer to this question, as each claim is different. No two injuries are the same and people respond to treatment differently. It is also important to note employers have different insurance policies and employees can choose their own doctors so different doctors are involved. These are just some of the […]

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Many injured workers often have questions about how and when to file a workers’ compensation claim. They may be left unsure if their injuries qualify for any compensation benefits and the types of benefits they may be entitled. They might even have questions about when an employer is required to start paying benefits. If you […]

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Can You Get a New Job and Continue Receiving Workers’ Comp?

Posted on behalf of Schmidt Kramer on January 07, 2021 in Workers' Compensation

It is only natural to consider getting a new job after suffering a workplace injury. Returning to the same job is likely to bring up bad memories and you may even struggle to do your job because of stress and anxiety about what happened. However, if you can return to work in some capacity, but […]

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