Why Was My Workers’ Comp Denied?
If you live and work in Pennsylvania and are injured on the job, you expect workers’ compensation benefits to be there when you need them. Yet one of the most common questions attorneys hear is “why was my workers’ comp denied?”
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Can I Get Workers’ Comp for a Car Accident?
Many occupations require workers such as delivery drivers, police officers, truck drivers and traveling salespeople to operate a company- or organization-owned vehicle. These employees may also occasionally use their personal vehicle to travel to meetings or run errands for the boss.
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What You Need to Know About Workers’ Compensation Settlements in PA
Updated on 06/17/2024 If you’ve been in a workplace accident that results in an injury or illness, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation is benefits paid by private insurance companies that you receive for lost wages, medical care and specific loss benefits, such as hearing or sight loss. Workers’ comp helps you protect yourself […]
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Does Workers’ Comp Protect My Job Position and Benefits?
Updated on 08/29/2024 If you are injured on the job and must take time off to recover, the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Disease Act ensures that you receive compensation for your lost time and medical expenses, but it does not protect your job. If you feel that your employment was wrongfully terminated due to […]
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Can my employer offer me a different job after a work injury?
Yes, even though your employer has no legal obligation under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp Act to find you work or offer a job after a work injury, your employer’s insurance company often encourages your employer to offer you a job. This is so that the insurance carrier can stop or lower your workers’ comp checks. […]
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