Workers Comp Topics

If you’ve suffered a work injury in Philadelphia then you know that the physical pain and stress can be significant.  You are likely incurring medical bills and other costs at a time when you are unable to work and you … Continue reading →

There was for one woman who developed “blackberry thumb” because she texted so many clients in her job as a Philadelphia mortgage banker.    The woman reportedly spent as much as 12 hours a day texting clients.  That put a lot … Continue reading →

If you’ve been hurt on the job in Philadelphia then collecting workers comp should be a simple matter.  You should be able to report the injury to your supervisor or according to the established procedures for your business and you … Continue reading →

Hearing damage is a real risk for many Philadelphia workers.  For example, workers in the construction and railroad industries are often exposed to loud noises that can temporarily or permanently affect their hearing if the noises are not mitigated or … Continue reading →

It’s back to school time for Pennsylvania students which means it is back to work time for Philadelphia teachers.  While Philadelphia teachers are not in a traditionally dangerous occupational field, such as construction, they are also not immune from workplace … Continue reading →

If you’ve been hurt “on the job” then you may be entitled to worker’s compensation.  On the job does not refer to your location but rather to the totality of the circumstances at the time that you are injured.  If … Continue reading →

This is a common question among injured workers and their employers in Philadelphia and there is a straightforward answer.  The injured worker’s doctor decides when the worker is able to return to work.  It is not up to the injured … Continue reading →

Yes, you may be able to appeal a denial of benefits if you’ve been hurt at work and been denied workers comp.  The Notice of Denial does not have to be the final word in your workers comp case. If … Continue reading →

People who suffer from a preexisting condition and are then hurt on the job often face an uphill and unfair battle when trying to recover workers compensation for a Philadelphia workplace accident. Pennsylvania law allows an employee to recover workers … Continue reading →

If you’ve been injured in a Philadelphia workplace accident then it can be difficult to know if the workers comp settlement which you are offered is fair.  Many insurers are banking on the fact that you need money quickly and … Continue reading →