Posts Categorized In: Workers Compensation

Pittsburgh construction workers have one of the most dangerous jobs in America. While construction workers make up only 6 percent of the U.S. workforce, they account for over 20 percent of all worker deaths in the private sector. In 2016, nearly 1,000 construction workers lost their lives in job-related accidents, according to the U.S. Occupational… Read More

A media outlet has launched an investigation into alleged unsafe working conditions at Amazon’s fulfillment warehouses in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. There have been numerous reports of worker injuries and mistreatment at the facilities. The Guardian reports that its investigation revealed multiple cases of workplace accidents at Amazon warehouses. The newspaper further claims that… Read More

If you become injured on the job, your employer is legally required to report your injury to their workers’ compensation insurance company and ensure that you get the benefits to which you are entitled. Earlier this year, a Pennsylvania construction company failed to pay its employees workers’ compensation benefits, citing financial troubles. Unsurprisingly, the Commonwealth… Read More

Environmentalists warn that as summers become hotter, the chance of being bitten by a tick will only increase. This is bad news for anyone working outside or enjoying recreational outdoor activities, but it could also have an unforeseen impact on Pennsylvania employers. Outdoor Employees Protected Under Workers’ Compensation Law Contrary to popular belief, employers are… Read More

In an unexpected turn of events, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court delivered a ruling last month in a workers’ compensation case that will likely have a deep impact on workplace injury cases in the future. The ruling eliminated the policy of using the American Medical Association’s (AMA) benefits cap for employees severely injured and out of… Read More