Workers' Compensation News

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on workers’ compensation claims. It has affected everything from how claims are handled, types of claims being filed, staffing models and how treatment is being provided. According to an article by Insurance…

There are a variety of injury risks in the workplace, from heavy machinery to slippery floors and defective products. Workplace violence, such as fights between coworkers, also causes a significant number of injuries each year. Filing a workers’ compensation…

The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting restrictions have forced many businesses to allow employees to work from home. The longer these restrictions are in place, the more employers may adopt remote work and continue to allow working from home after COVID-19…

While many of us are either working from home or unemployed because of the COVID-19 outbreak, essential workers are still going to work and putting themselves at higher risk for contracting the coronavirus. While some may be unsure if this illness is…

As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout Pennsylvania, many healthcare workers, including doctors, nurses, medical assistants, and emergency medical technicians, find themselves risking exposure every day when they go to work.  Ideally, the Pennsylvania…

On Thursday, March 19, 2020, Governor Tom Wolf recently ordered that all non life-sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania close down their physical operations in an effort to slow down the spread of the COVID-19 virus. While there will obviously be questions…

You may be anxious to get back to work after an on-the-job injury. However, returning too soon may be a bad idea for various reasons. Learn the risks you face if you go back to work too soon, as discussed by the experienced Harrisburg workers’ compensation…

Office holiday parties can be a lot of fun, but sometimes things get out of hand and people suffer injuries. Victims may wonder if they can pursue compensation for their injuries through the workers’ compensation system. This is a complex issue you can…

Manufacturing jobs can be dangerous, putting workers at risk for a variety of injuries that could leave them unable to work. What some workers may not realize is they may be able to file a claim against multiple third parties for their injuries. Below,…

If you were injured in a car accident while you were working, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. However, these situations can be complicated. A variety of factors are involved in determining if you were engaged in work when the crash…