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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

When someone has been injured it can have a large cost on many aspects of their life. From lost wages to medical bills, it can become difficult to make ends meet. This is the purpose of both personal injury claims and workers’ compensation: to compensate someone for their injuries. However, there is a big difference…

When you suffer an injury on the job, the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act provides a means for you to recover medical benefits and missed wages due to your harm. Some employees fear retaliation if they file for workers’ compensation. However, it is important to note that it is illegal for an employer to retaliate against…