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 if the workers are not provided with adequate safety equipment.

If you have suffered hearing loss because of your job conditions then you may be entitled to workers comp damages if the injury prevents you from working.  Contact an experienced Philadelphia workers comp lawyer for more information about your rights and to learn how to file a claim.

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 injuries.

So, as the new school year / work year begins in Philadelphia, teachers should be aware of the potential for injuries from:

• Slip and fall accidents;
• Student attacks;
• Repetitive motions; and
• Other sources.

If you are an educator who has been hurt at work then you may be entitled to workers comp.  Contact a Philadelphia bulldog lawyer for more information about your potential recovery.

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 you sustain an injury during the course of your employment then you may be entitled to compensation, regardless of the actual location where you were injured.

For example, you may be entitled to workers comp if you are hurt:

• At your regular place of business while performing your routine duties;
• At your regular place of business while you are on break;
• Traveling for work; or
• At a social function that is business related.

If you have any questions about whether or not you are entitled to workers comp for your injuries, contact a Philadelphia workers compensation lawyer for more information about your rights.

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 worker, the employer, their attorneys, the insurance adjustor or anyone else to make that determination.

Why the Doctor?

The purpose of Philadelphia workers comp is to compensate workers for the time that they must miss from work due to their injuries.  A doctor is in the best position to determine when a worker is physically able to return to his or her job and is seen as impartial because the employee’s returns to work has no direct impact on the physician.

That said, if you have been injured in a Philadelphia worker’s comp case and you believe that your doctor is clearing you to go back to work too soon, you do have the right to seek the opinion of a second medical doctor and to contact your Philadelphia workers compensation lawyer for additional advice.

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 your claim has been denied, you will receive a Notice of Denial from the insurance company.  The written Notice of Denial should explain whether the insurer is disputing your entire claim or a portion of your claim and explain the reasons for the denial.

If you have received a Notice of Denial for your workers comp claim then it is important to seek the advice of an experienced Philadelphia workers comp lawyer who can help you make your case to the insurance company and advocate for the compensation that you deserve.

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 comp if an on the job injury aggravated a preexisting condition and the aggravated injury makes the employee unable to work.  However, many employers and insurance companies try to deny Philadelphia workers comp benefits by claiming that the preexisting condition, not the workplace accident, is the reason that the employee is out of work.

If you have a preexisting condition that was made worse by a workplace accident then the best way to protect your income and your legal rights is to contact a Philadelphia workers comp attorney before you file a claim.  Call the bulldog lawyers today for more information.

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 will offer you a worker’s compensation settlement that they attempt to justify in the hopes that you will agree.

Be wary of that offer.

Before you accept a worker’s comp settlement verbally or in writing, it is important to contact a Philadelphia workman’s comp lawyer who can advise you about whether or not the offer is fair and who may be able to negotiate a better settlement on your behalf.

As the greater Philadelphia area enters its 7^th heat wave of the season, it is time not only to talk about the weather but also to consider the dangers that extreme heat brings to workers.

Construction workers, landscapers, road crews, and others whose primary job responsibilities occur outside of air conditioned spaces, need to be aware of the real risks posed by extreme heat. 

Hat stroke and dehydration are the two of the most serious risks of working outside in hot temperatures.  Heat stroke can occur when a person’s body temperature rises above 106 degrees and can result in permanent disability or death.  Dehydration is an emergency medical condition that can occur when a person doesn’t have enough fluids to maintain proper hydration. 

Employers can prevent these serious conditions by providing workers with a cool place to take breaks, access to adequate fluids, proper clothing and schedule adjustments that have workers out of the direct heat during the midday hours.

If you’ve been hurt working in the extreme temperatures then you may be entitled to worker’s comp benefits.  Call a Philadelphia worker’s compensation lawyer today for more information.

If you’re a Philadelphia worker who has suffered a workplace injury then you likely have questions about your compensation.  Many of our clients ask, “how much do you make on workman’s comp?”  After all, we all have bills to pay and obligations that don’t stop because of an injury.

The best way to determine how much you make on workman’s comp is to contact a Philadelphia workman’s comp lawyer.  Your lawyer will ask you questions about the accident which caused your injury, the extent of your injuries, and your income in order to determine the amount of compensation to which you may be entitled.

Do not wait until the bills pile up – contact a Philadelphia worker’s comp lawyer as soon as you injured to get started receiving the worker’s comp benefits to which you are entitled.