Experiencing a disability can be difficult for you and those who look to you for support. While you may have had many years of providing, an injury or illness can make it impossible to work and perform the types of tasks you are used to. Social Security Disability...
Workers Compensation
How do I file a worker’s comp claim in Pennsylvania?
When you are injured on the job, it can be devastating. In addition to trying to recover from a painful injury, you may have hospital bills that continue to add up. Sometimes employers do not have the information they need to help you with a worker’s compensation...
5 most common workers’ comp injuries
Going to work is an essential part of providing for yourself and your loved ones. While some jobs are inherently safer than others, every job has some risk for injury. Part of preventing an injury is understating the risk that comes with certain types of jobs....
Key differences between short-term and long-term disability benefits
Dealing with an injury can be stressful and frustrating. When recovering from your injury means you cannot work, you may start to wonder how you can make ends meet while also paying for your care. Depending on your situation, you may have short-term or long-term...
Which industries see the most workers’ comp cases?
No one counts on going to work and getting injured. Even when employers and workers focus on safety, injuries can happen. Some jobs are just dangerous in nature. These industry groups see the most claims. Two industries take the top According to the annual report...
How to avoid the most common disability – back pain
When your job requires some lifting – whether you are a construction worker, health care aide or warehouse employee – your work could take a serious toll on your back. Even if you are an office employee, you can end up with disabling back pain because you bend...
Injured Workers Beware – If your employer is uninsured, you must act quickly.
In 2006, Pennsylvania acted to help workers who were injured while employed by a company that did not have workers’ compensation insurance. Pennsylvania created the Uninsured Employer Guaranty Fund (UEGF) to pay benefits when an injured worker’s employer...