A workers’ compensation denial makes it difficult to pay medical bills and the stress and worry can lengthen recovery times. This is a common occurrence, but those decisions can be successfully challenged with appeals. The chances for this outcome depend on how well the claimant follows instructions and evidence, amongst other things. Workers’ compensation claims are often denied because of incorrect or missing information on forms. Denials also happen when claimants do not follow proper procedures, like reporting an illness[…] Read More
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What Are Common Factory Worker Injuries?
Factory work is essential, with employees responsible for churning out products we rely on daily. However, factory work can also be dangerous, as workers risk potential injury while operating within a factory’s hazardous environment. Factory and manufacturing injuries account for 20 percent of all workplace injuries. Whether you are an employer or an employee, everyone needs to work together to ensure that safety in the workplace is a top priority. Here are some of the most common factory worker injuries[…] Read More
What Are Safety Tips for Automotive Tow Workers?
Tow truck drivers are crucial to everyday life and keep our roads safe and free from obstructions. Their jobs are hazardous, especially since they operate in challenging conditions, such as heavy traffic, terrible weather, or tight confines. Because they are essential to our roadways, everyday drivers and tow truck operators must work together to ensure the safety of one another. To understand how to practice safe habits while driving near a tow truck or a driver operating their tow truck,[…] Read More
The Retirement of Joseph F. Wusinich, III
A Milestone in the Practice of Law in Chester County Wusinich, Sweeney & Ryan, LLC, announces the retirement of Founding Partner Joseph F. Wusinich, III. Mr. Wusinich founded our predecessor firm, Wusinich & Brogan, in 1978. Throughout his career, Joe Wusinich represented clients with vigor, compassion, and integrity. He set the tone for the practice of law at a high level at this firm and in Chester County. Known as just “Joe” to his clients, his career has been one[…] Read More
How Long Does it Take for Workers’ Compensation Payments to Start?
States have standard timelines for workers’ compensation payments, but the process can take longer for various reasons. Much depends on how the claim is filed and whether or not it is contested. Anyone injured on the job who needs the benefits quickly will want to know how long the payments take. Pennsylvania has a waiting period that claimants must face before they are entitled to receive benefits. That can be difficult when there are bills to pay, but it is[…] Read More
Are Occupational Lung Diseases Covered Under Workers’ Compensation?
You could suffer countless injuries in the workplace. Occupational diseases are a type of work injury or illness caused by exposure to certain hazardous or toxic materials specific to your work. The respiratory system is one of the body’s most critical and susceptible to occupational injury. Getting an occupational lung disease covered under workers’ compensation benefits may be difficult, but hiring the help of an attorney greatly increases your chances for coverage. Some work injuries, such as a broken foot or[…] Read More
How Long Can I Stay on Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania?
Receiving workers’ compensation benefits is essential to your daily life when you suffer an injury while performing work-related duties. However, it can be confusing, leaving you with many questions, such as wondering how long you can stay on workers’ compensation. Pennsylvania has the Workers’ Compensation Act detailing what benefits an injured worker receives and how long. When you are injured while performing work-related duties, you can receive medical benefits and wage loss benefits. A doctor will evaluate your injury or[…] Read More
Can I Be Fired for Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
If you have filed a claim for workers’ compensation and then fired, you should know that this kind of retaliation is illegal. Contact a lawyer who can explain your rights under the law and help you defend them. In Pennsylvania, firing someone purely because they were injured or filed a claim is prohibited. Additionally, employers may not discriminate or retaliate against workers who file for workers’ compensation benefits by demoting, reassigning, denying a promotion, reducing benefits, or otherwise penalizing them.[…] Read More
Traumatic Brain Injuries and Workers’ Compensation: What to Know?
Accidents can occur at any time in the bustling world of labor and industry. When these accidents result in traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), the consequences can be devastating, affecting not only one’s health but also their ability to work. Fortunately, a system exists to support those injured on the job – workers’ compensation. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) refer to sudden physical damage to the brain caused by an external force. This could be a violent blow, jolt, or skull penetration.[…] Read More
No Witnesses to My Work Injury – Will This Impact My Claim?
Suffering a work-related injury can be confusing, leaving you with many questions with few answers. Most questions revolve around whether or not your workers’ compensation claim can be approved. To do so, you may have different sources of evidence to substantiate your claim, including the eyewitness account. However, is your claim likely to be denied if you do not have any eyewitness accounts for your injury? Fortunately, Pennsylvania follows a no-fault workers’ compensation program. A no-fault program means an employee[…] Read More