Blog: Workers’ Compensation

A man fell off an industrial catwalk at a plant in West Mifflin. Police said the accident happened around 2:45 p.m. at LafargeHolcim’s Duquesne Aggregates plant located on Buttermilk Hollow Road. The catwalk was roughly 41 feet above the ground when the man fell off it. The man was taken to a nearby hospital where …

If you suffered an injury or illness at work, then you are likely entitled to workers’ compensation benefits through your employer. Under PA workers’ compensation laws, this employer-provided insurance is usually your only option for money to cover medical treatment and lost wages. In most cases, injured workers have no right to sue their employer …

Winter weather is here.  Ice and freezing temperatures make traveling dangerous for pedestrians and drivers which leads to slip and falls and motor vehicle accidents.  These accidents will contribute to a significant increase in workers’ compensation claims. Winter Hazards: Snow and ice accumulation around workplace entrances, parking lots, and sidewalks are perhaps the biggest risks. …

If you are an employee receiving workers’ compensation benefits, you may be wondering if you are still eligible for Social Security Disability benefits.  The answer is yes. It is important to remember though, the number of benefits you receive under other programs may be affected by workers’ compensation benefits or vice versa. Workers’ Compensation was …

Workers’ Compensation is a form of insurance that is generally available to those who are hurt at work. Each state has its own laws governing those benefits. In Pennsylvania, when you are injured during the course and scope of your employment, generally your exclusive remedy is workers’ compensation. This means that when you are hurt …