Monthly Archives: October 2013
Repetitive and Cumulative Trauma
You do not have to have a distinct incident to have a Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Claim. Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Claims can be for a new injury, a recurrence, an aggravation of a pre-existing condition or be a result of doing the same work tasks over and over again (Repetitive Trauma) causing pain and disability. … Read More »
Wage Payment Collection Law and Benefits
Pennsylvania Wage Payment Collection Law and Potential Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Benefits What happens when your employer fails to pay you your paycheck? What rights are available to you under the a law known as the “Pennsylvania Wage Payment Collection Law” (WPCL). What happens if you are discharged? Can you still file a Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation… Read More »
Workers Compensation Medical Expenses
What to do for Non-Payment of Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Medical Expenses: What do I do if, while I am on Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation, my Employer fails to pay for my Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation work-related medical expenses? ANSWER: The usual and customary practice under Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Law is to file a penalty petition for… Read More »