How to Prevent Injuries Common in Wintery Conditions As the weather starts to cool down, workers must anticipate colder outdoor temperatures, hazardous icy conditions, and other unsafe winter-related dangers for both their safety and the safety of those around them. Below are some common winter weather injuries as well as tips to keep yourself and…
Construction-Related Accidents and Injuries in Pennsylvania Construction sites are some of the most dangerous workplaces in America. Thousands of workers are injured or killed in construction accidents every year. Many of these accidents and injuries are preventable, caused by negligence, inexperience, or inadequate safety measures. If you are injured in a construction accident in Pennsylvania,…
Keeping Yourself and Others Safe While on the Job Caught-in-between injuries are one of the most common hazards on the job. Construction workers are at particularly high risk for injuries related to being caught in or between objects. Most of the injuries caused by being caught-in or between objects are preventable, caused by inadequate safety…
Shocking Work Injury Statistics in the Commonwealth Workplace injuries can be devastating, leaving employees with extraordinary medical bills and unable to provide for their families. While some industries are more prone to accidents than others, injuries can occur in any type of workplace. It is important to remember that you have rights if you are…
Obtaining Compensation for Your Work-Related Mental or Emotional Distress If you are injured while at work or survive some kind of trauma, you may have physical and mental injuries. While physical injuries are relatively easy to demonstrate, emotional and mental scars may be more difficult to prove. However, Pennsylvania does allow you to recover money…
Understanding Your Rights After a Workplace Accident that Made a Pre-Existing Condition Worse Millions of Americans suffer from pre-existing conditions. When a workplace accident exacerbates those pre-existing conditions, you might be entitled to compensation. It is important to discuss your case with an experienced attorney so that you understand your rights and responsibilities after an…
Understanding Your Rights After a Workplace Injury Many people feel the pressure to return to work quickly after an accident. Unfortunately returning to work too early can prolong your recovery and even make certain conditions worse. In order to protect yourself, it is important to know your rights after an injury on the job, including…
Your Right to Compensation After a Workplace Accident in PA Were you recently injured while at work? In Pennsylvania and across the United States, you only have a limited amount of time to file a claim for compensation. Under most circumstances, you will be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, but you will need to act…
Recovering Compensation After an Accident in a Work Vehicle Being involved in an accident in a company vehicle can be stressful and overwhelming. Without the help of an experienced attorney, you may not know who to file a claim against and whether you can obtain compensation for your injuries. At Freeburn Law, our experienced legal team…
Some employees may be eligible to receive both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and workers’ compensation benefits if they have a work-related illness or injury. However, it’s important to know that if you currently receive workers’ comp benefits, your eligibility for disability benefits could be negatively impacted. Can You Collect SSDI and Workers’ Comp Benefits…
As we continue acclimating to our “new normal,” millions of people continue to work from home. While injuries sustained at an employee’s place of work are covered by workers’ compensation, what about those sustained while working from home? According to the rulings of Pennsylvania Courts, work-from-home injuries are generally included as compensable claims. However, there…
COVID-19, commonly referred to as the Coronavirus, has been all over social media and the news after its recent outbreak in the U.S. While we know how it can impact our health, many workers have been wondering how the spread of the virus could affect them. Prevention Taking the necessary precautions to avoid getting the…
Mention a workplace injury to most Americans and they envision a construction accident, a fall, or a slip on an unsafe floor—images of a dramatic, often traumatic accidents. However, repetitive-motion disorders or injuries related to office tasks are increasingly common in today’s information-based workplace. The details of one reporter’s experience with similar issues can be…
Local news sources indicate a man has suffered burn-related injuries in a workplace incident at the Birdsboro Power Plant. A news article about this developing story is available here. A construction worker who was shocked after coming in contact with a 22,000-volt electric line was taken to a nearby hospital after suffering third-degree burns to…
Any work-related or on-the-job injury can bring with it the potential for long-term physical, emotional, and financial after-effects. Here are the most important things to avoid when you pursue your Workers’ Compensation claim: DO: Go to the Doctor Immediately See Doctors the Insurance Chooses Keep All Medical Appointments DON’T: Post on Social Media…
The goal of healthcare workers is to heal others and make them better. But, the healthcare profession is rife with risk and dangers. Research shows that more workers are injured in accidents and other causes in the healthcare and social assistance professions than any other industry. There are a variety of risks that healthcare workers…
How Should I Report My Work Injuries? If you were injured at work, you may be wondering what you need to do next. One of the first things you should do after a work-related injury is report the injury to your employer. We’ve listed a few best practices to follow when reporting an injury to…
What Qualifies as a Work-Related Injury? Just because your injury did not occur while actually performing your job, it still may be a work-related injury. In order to establish your right to compensation under Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation laws, an injured employee must show that they were injured “in the course of employment.” However, this does…
Are Psychological Injuries Covered by Workers’ Compensation? The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act covers all injuries “arising in the course and scope of employment.” This includes all injuries sustained on the employer’s premises as well as off-premises incurred while engaged in the furtherance of the employer’s business. The Workers’ Compensation Act and case law define the terms and the circumstances and facts necessary to prove a…
I’m Not Working At All Due to My Work Injury. Am I Entitled to Wage Loss Benefits? The employer/insurance company is required to pay injured workers for a percentage of their lost wages up to a maximum limit, beginning on the 8th day of wage loss. If the injured workers loses more than 14 days of work they are entitled to recover the first 7…
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