After a workplace injury, you may be wondering who gets to treat your injuries. In Pennsylvania, you may be required to treat with a panel provider first before you can see your own doctor. However, this rule applies only if your employer follows specific legal...
A work injury can leave you juggling medical bills, missed paychecks and pressure to heal quickly. You may worry that workers' comp is your only path to recovery. In Pennsylvania, you may also be able to pursue a personal injury claim at the same time. When both...
Workplace accidents happen and employees at warehouses face unique, significant risks due to bulky cargo and machinery. Thus, storage hubs can become unsafe places in an instant. A work-related injury disrupts an employee’s ability to earn a living and places massive...
Large commercial trucks travel alongside passenger vehicles every day, and – thankfully – most truck drivers operate safely and responsibly. However, driver fatigue is a concern that regularly impacts both the trucking industry and everyone who travels alongside...
Many different professionals either occasionally operate motor vehicles for work or perform job functions in close proximity to traffic. They are then vulnerable to motor vehicle collisions while working. According to federal workplace injury statistics, car crashes...
For many persons living with a disability in Pennsylvania, saving money can feel like a risk. The fear that a small fund or a gift from a family member could trigger a notice of overpayment or a total loss of benefits can become a constant source of stress. However,...
You get injured at your job in Pennsylvania and expect workers’ compensation insurance to help you. However, reality hits when you learn your employer skipped this required coverage. Suddenly, you face medical bills and lost income because you cannot work. To make...
Recovering from a major truck accident is an overwhelming experience that changes your life in a split second. You are likely dealing with physical pain, emotional stress and a growing pile of medical bills. When an insurance adjuster calls with a fast settlement...
Car crashes can cause devastating physical injuries. People can fracture bones, making it painful for them to exit their vehicles. They can sustain spinal cord injuries that prevent them from moving their lower extremities at all. Major lacerations obviously require...
Injuries sustained on the job create challenges for those affected. Sometimes, they need time away from work to heal. Occasionally, they may need significant medical interventions. Some work injuries are minor and may simply require a cast or some stitches. Treatment...