In Pennsylvania, one of the benefits available through workers’ compensation insurance after a workplace injury or illness is a “specific loss” benefit. This includes coverage for situations that include:
Amputation
Loss of use of a body part
Loss of an important body function
Scarring and disfigurement
You may be able to recover a set amount of time away from work and payments for those weeks based on your specific loss or...Workers’ Compensation Benefits – Loss of a Bodily Function/Disfigurement
In Pennsylvania, one of the benefits available through workers’ compensation insurance after a workplace injury or illness is a “specific loss” benefit. This includes coverage for situations that include:
Amputation
Loss of use of a body part
Loss of an important body function
Scarring and disfigurement
You may be able to recover a set amount of time away from work and payments for those weeks based on your specific loss or...
Fisher-Price Recalls 4.7 Million Rock n’ Play Sleepers
The well-known children’s manufacturer, Fisher-Price, has recalled 4.7 million of their popular Rock n’ Play sleepers. The recall involves all models
Since 2009, there have been over 30 infant deaths that have occurred in the sleeper due to rolling over while unrestrained or other circumstances.
The Rock n’ Play is an inclined sleeping product with soothing vibrations. It is also equipped...
According to the Council for Disability Awareness, more than one in four of today’s 20-year-olds can expect to be out of work for at least a year because of a disabling condition before they reach normal retirement age.
If your employer provides disability insurance coverage, you may be entitled to short-term and long-term disability benefits. These plans are paid for by your employer and provide benefits if you become disabled. In Pennsylvania, Ohio,...
If you are disabled and no longer able to work, you may be entitled to payments from a long-term disability plan through your employer. If you are covered by a long-term disability plan, you may be protected by the Employment Retirement Income Security Act also known as ERISA.
What is ERISA?
The Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 was enacted to provide protections for workers with retirement plans and welfare benefit plans. This includes employer-funded...
Fatal Crash in Robinson Township After Truck Tips onto Car
A man was killed after a box truck tipped over onto his car.
The accident occurred around 9 a.m. Tuesday, on Steubenville Pike in Robinson Township.
Authorities say both vehicles had a steady green arrow. The driver of the box truck was headed southbound attempting to make a left turn onto I-79 northbound. The victim was headed north when it appears the truck overturned onto the victim’s...