Some workers’ compensation claims go smoothly. After a workplace injury, the employee notifies the employer, the employer accepts the injury as covered, and the employee gets the care and treatment they’re entitled to. In many cases, the employer and the claimant can agree and settle without a trial. Sometimes, however,…
Rotator cuff injuries are surprisingly common, especially among workers who repeatedly lift heavy objects or reach overhead on the job. These injuries can be painful and persistent, often impairing an employee’s ability to work and carry out daily activities. If you have a work-related rotator cuff injury, you may be…
Your rotator cuff may be more important to your movement than you think. Your shoulder includes your upper arm bone, collarbone, and shoulder blade. The rotator cuff contains several muscles and tendons that connect the shoulder. It secures the upper arm bone in the shoulder socket, allowing the arm a…
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the ligaments in the knee. It connects the upper and lower leg bones. When the ACL tears, it causes the knee to become unstable and may cause the knee to “give way.” Along with the pain it causes, it can also make…
When the discs in a person’s spine work properly, they protect the spine from injury. A disc is a small oval pad that acts as a cushion to the spine. Damage to the disc can result in a herniated disc, also called a slipped or ruptured disc. What is a…
Back injuries are some of the most common workplace injuries in America. Back injuries can affect workers from all walks of life, often causing crippling pain and severe physical limitations. If you sustained a back injury at work, you might be considering filing a workers’ compensation claim. However, proving that…
People are often injured on the way to or from work. They frequently ask whether their injury is covered under Pennsylvania workers’ compensation. The answer depends on the specific circumstances around your injury and job. PA workers’ compensation usually doesn’t cover juries such as those from car accidents on the…
If you were injured on the job in Pennsylvania, workers’ compensation benefits can help you get back on your feet by covering your medical expenses and a portion of your lost wages. In most cases, these benefits are only available for as long as it takes you to recover and…
Hearing loss can impact your ability to do your job, connect with the people you love, and generally enjoy life. However, if you have lost your hearing or suffered partial hearing loss on the job in Pennsylvania, you might be able to recover workers’ compensation benefits if the hearing loss…
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry updates the PA workers’ compensation rates for workers who suffer on-the-job injuries every year. The rates for employees who sustain injuries between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021 are as follows: An injured worker whose Average Weekly Wage is above $1,695 will…
