I get frequent questions about the difference between personal injury claims and workers’ compensation claims. The two can be confusing. Workers Compensation Cases In Pennsylvania, workers’ compensation claims fall under the Workers Compensation Act. Individuals who are injured in the course and scope of their employment and sustain a loss of earnings as a result…
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Injured While Working from Home? Can You Receive Workers’ Comp?
There’s no doubt that the world looks very different than it did just a few short months ago. While many businesses continue to adjust to new restrictions and create new work policies, millions of Americans continue to work from home. It may become a strong trend as businesses learn that many employees function efficiently working…
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Can I Receive SSD Benefits for Schizophrenia?
When you develop a debilitating condition or you break your back and are unable to work, you can apply for and receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. But not every disability can be seen. Sometimes disabilities, such as schizophrenia, are “invisible.” So what happens if you have schizophrenia; can you receive SSD benefits? What is…
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Do “Invisible Illnesses” Qualify for SSD Benefits?
For millions of Americans, others can easily see their disabilities. This visibility helps others to understand why they receive the necessary accommodations. However, for millions of others, their disabilities cannot be seen, but are rather considered to be “invisible.” Millions Suffer from Invisible Illnesses If a disability cannot be seen just be looking at someone,…
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Can You Collect Workers’ Compensation Benefits During COVID-19?
Since April 1, 2020, all non-essential businesses have been ordered closed by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf. The stay-at-home order was issued as a means for slowing the spread of the coronavirus among Pennsylvanians. But while most businesses and even some public entities have remained closed for the past two months, not all workers have been…
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Could a Cancer Diagnosis Make You Eligible for SSD?
Hearing the words, “you have cancer,” is devastating. With so many questions and concerns on your mind, the last thing you should also have to concern yourself with is how you will continue to work in order to make a living. While some individuals will only be off of work during the course of treatment,…
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Specific Loss Injuries
One of the most important industries that we have is the manufacturing industry. Manufacturing plants and factories cut, assemble, and package much of what we use each and every day. While these machines are important, useful and have improved our lives greatly, they can also be extremely dangerous. One of the most severe injuries that…
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What to Know About Going Back to Work When Receiving SSD
When you have incurred a disability or an ailment that impacts your ability to work, learning that you are eligible to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can feel like a saving grace. Having the financial security to keep a roof over your head and food on the table can be the support that you…
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Fewer Hours or More Restrictions? You May be Eligible for UC
Without a doubt, the coronavirus has significantly impacted businesses all over the country. Stay-at-home orders have caused the mandatory closing of all non-essential businesses, and people continue to struggle to make ends meet without a source of income. The good news is that not only can you file for unemployment if you lose your job,…
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Unemployment Compensation Benefits vs. Workers’ Compensation Benefits
With stay-at-home orders still largely in effect and the closure of all non-essential businesses, there has been a lot of confusion surrounding the eligibility of Unemployment Compensation (UC) and Workers’ Compensation (WC) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what you need to know. Pennsylvania employees who are unable to work due to the coronavirus may…
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