HELPFUL INFORMATION ABOUT HANDLING A PENNSYLVANIA SERIOUS INJURY CLAIM

Do You Recognize These People? Katie has been working as a restaurant server and hostess for nearly thirty years now. She’s very familiar with the risks that go with the job—or so she thought. Four months ago, she was picking up an order from the kitchen when she slipped on a dropped tomato. Four months […]

The day you were hired your new boss gave you information about workers’ compensation and pointed out that the company even had a list of approved medical doctors. That’s nice, right? It is, unless you come across one of those few doctors who care little about your health and are simply working for the company’s […]

As a painter, your profession requires you to look up at the ceiling for long hours each day. At first, your neck was simply tight and would go back to normal by the time you went to bed. Now, however, you feel crippling pain each time you move your head around. A variety of neck […]

For many people, a normal work day is not 9-5; in fact, they don’t have a “normal” work day ever. Many Pennsylvanians find themselves working rotating shifts. This means that depending on the needs of their workplace, they could work days, nights, or even overnight shifts. The goal is to spread out the shifts equally […]

There is an old proverb to the effect that ignorance of the law is no excuse. In fact, the sentiment is so old that the original version was in Latin. It means that, in criminal cases, a defendant can’t escape prosecution by saying he didn’t understand the rules. We Pennsylvania personal injury attorneys, who operate […]

It’s well recognized that construction sites are inherently dangerous places for workers and spectators. Year after year, construction work is near the top of the list of riskiest occupations in the United States. Even people outside the construction industry are aware of the dangers. Surprisingly, the risks for workers at demolition projects are not given […]

Getting hurt on the job was not something you anticipated—but it happened. Now that you are unable to work, you’ll need to find another way to receive an income, and workers’ compensation may be the answer you’re looking for. If you were hurt in Pennsylvania, you’ll need to know the rules that pertain specifically to […]

The principle behind workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania is easily stated: workers are guaranteed to receive financial help for their medical bills and lost income after an on-the-job injury or occupational disease, period. In exchange for this guarantee, workers are not allowed to file personal injury lawsuits in Pennsylvania against their employers or coworkers. The system […]

Any time you are injured at work—even a minor injury—you will face challenges, both physical and financial. You may need some time off to recover and heal, and during that time you will need medical and wage loss benefits to help bridge the financial gap while you are unable to earn a living. In the […]

Year after year, studies find that back injuries to be the most common workplace safety problem and the top cause of disability. Some experts have reported that the typical American worker has a 50 percent chance of suffering a serious back injury over the course of his life. This leads to a tremendous toll both […]