August 2021 Articles
How serious are paint-related eye injuries?
If you have the skill and the right equipment, you can make a lucrative living working as a painter. Still, whether you work on commercial or residential jobs, painting can take a toll on your body. Eventually, you are likely to contend with back, shoulder and joint pain. Your eyes...
Continue ReadingAre Undocumented Workers Entitled To Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
Workers who do not possess proper documents of citizenship or the right to work in the United States are referred to as undocumented workers (or ‘illegal aliens’). These workers still have a right to Workers Compensation benefits if they get hurt at work. Reinforced Earth v. WCAB, (Astudillo), 810 A.2d...
Continue ReadingACT 534/632: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Act 534 & 632, and Who is Covered? The proper reference is to 61 P.S. § 951. The Act numbers are the title of the Bill passed by the General Assembly of Pennsylvania to make the statute law, but are the more common way the laws are referenced....
Continue ReadingDon’t Miss Your Workers’ Compensation Deadlines
There are many different deadlines in the workers’ compensation system. Missing some deadlines may have minor consequences, while others may result in the denial of the claim entirely. Some deadlines apply to the injured worker, while others apply to the employer or insurance company. Some apply to the medical treatment...
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