Pennsylvania workers’ compensation requires that you be an employee and be injured at work or due to job-related duties to be eligible for benefits. Although these requirements may seem straightforward, they can be more complicated than you realize. It is…
A person who suffered an injury at work may file a workers’ compensation claim to receive money for the cost of medical care and lost wages. In some cases, a workmans’ comp lump sum settlement may be an option. The…
Suffering an injury on the job can be a traumatic and stressful experience. In the blink of an eye, your world is turned upside down, especially if you suffer a debilitating injury that leaves you permanently or partially disabled. PA…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Krasno Krasno & Onwudinjo’s former CEO & founding member, Lester Alan Krasno. A Fifty-Year Member of the Schuylkill County Bar, Lester began his legal career handling civil and…
What Does Workers’ Compensation Cover? In Pennsylvania, employees who are injured on the job are eligible to collect workers’ compensation benefits, which includes medical benefits, as well as a partial wage replacement. Although Pennsylvania’s workers’ comp program is one of…
Worker Wins Appeal in their Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Case On September 25th, 2017, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled in favor of an injured employee in a complex workers’ compensation appeal. The case, Shawn Fields v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal…
You may be frustrated and confused when you are unable to work because of an injury. Between the physical pain and mental anguish, you may be unable to do much about it for some time. One of the things that…
When Do I Qualify for Workers’ Compensation Benefits? Have you been injured at your place of employment? If so, you likely have questions about what happens next. Can you receive workers’ compensation benefits for your injury? If so, how…
Common Repetitive Motion Injuries Found in Workers’ Compensation Claims When most people think of workplace injuries, they may imagine back injuries, head trauma, or broken bones. However, more and more employees are suffering from injuries that occur gradually and suddenly…
Part 7 in an 8-part series Hoyer Lifts Can Injure Home Health Care Providers Nurses, caregivers, and other healthcare providers are suffering too many serious, preventable injuries solely due to unsafe lifting practices every year. In fact, it is…
Part 2 in an 8-part series While Hoyer Lifts are, in many circumstances, helpful to hospitals and nursing homes because they allow staff to transport patients and residents with limited mobility, unfortunately, the devices also contain some flaws that can…
Part 1 in an 8-part series A Hoyer Lift is a type of patient lift used as an assistance device in hospitals and nursing homes or for people receiving health services at home. Healthcare workers use Hoyer Lifts to transfer…
Workers’ Compensation for a Heat Related Injury Heatstroke is one of the most common forms of injury that occurs during the summertime. Heatstroke happens when a person’s body temperature rises to 104 degrees when they are out in the…
Part Eight: How Insurers Can Make the Workers’ Compensation Process More Difficult Once an employee has notified his or her employer of a workplace injury, it becomes the responsibility of the employer’s insurer to investigate the claim. The insurance company…
Part Seven: Insurer Responsibilities In The Workers’ Compensation Claim Process Pennsylvania employers are required to provide some sort of Workers’ Compensation health insurance for their employees in the event of a workplace-related injury or illness. The obligation of a workers’…
Can Workers’ Compensation Cover Mental Illness? The extreme conditions under which first responders work take a toll not only on their bodies, but also sometimes on their minds. Underlying mental health issues related to traumatic stress tends to be…
Workers’ Compensation Health Insurance Delay Tactics In Pennsylvania, employers with one or more employees are required to purchase workers’ compensation insurance. Many employers choose to self-insure, which means that an injured worker would file his or her claim directly with…
Pennsylvania workers who are injured on the job are eligible to receive benefits to cover medical expenses and lost wages. However, Workers’ Compensation rates vary depending on the year, which can make it difficult for injured employees to figure out…
The Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Act guarantees compensation for medical treatment and lost wages associated with work-related injuries and disease. However, there are some caveats when it comes to drug and alcohol use. Pennsylvania law does allow employers to deny workers…
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