What is a Benefit?
A benefit in personal injury law refers to financial assistance from an employer, insurer, or social program during sickness, disability, or unemployment. Examples of personal injury benefits can include financial compensation for lost wages or direct payment for medical procedures. Indirectly, benefits ensure that negligent parties are held responsible and encourage safer practices to prevent future injuries.
When discussing personal injury law, the American Bar Association (ABA) states, “Personal injury law allows an injured person to go to civil court and get a legal remedy for all losses stemming from an accident…” Benefits are one of the previously mentioned remedies for the injury that has occurred, to restore the injured person to the position they were in before the injury occurred, as much as possible, mainly when this occurs while working.
For example, if Jane slips on a wet floor and bangs her head while at work, her company is liable, and they would likely pay her medical bills. The coverage of her medical bills is a benefit Jane would receive from the company. As benefits help those injured, understanding it is essential for anyone navigating a personal injury claim, as they provide those injured with a way of restoring their lives.
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Workers’ Compensation Lawyer for Frito-Lay Warehouse Injuries
Frito-Lay, the company that is very likely responsible for your favorite potato chip, currently employs about 55,000 people across 29 individual brands. Many of these tens of thousands of jobs exist in the state of Pennsylvania, as the state is home to many warehouses in areas like Moosic, Williamsport, Paxinos, and more.
But while it’s certainly wonderful that so many employment opportunities exist for Pennsylvania residents through this company, the reality is that Frito-Lay warehouse workers face substantial risks every time they clock in. Warehouse work is one of the most physically dangerous professions, and it’s not uncommon for the corporations behind the warehouses to try to shortchanged their own injured employees.
If you or a loved one is employed at a Frito-Lay warehouse and has experienced a workplace injury or sustained an occupational disease, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation. Overwhelmed by the prospect of navigating that system alone? […]
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What Can I Do to Protect My Rights After a Car Accident?
In the midst of a car accident, it is totally normal to feel overwhelmed. Navigating the aftermath of a vehicle collision may involve extensive medical care, expenses for damages, litigation with other party, and interfacing with law enforcement. Though the circumstances are undoubtedly stressful, it is important to remain calm and try your best to think clearly. As a resident of Pennsylvania, you have certain rights following an accident. In this article, we’ll walk you through what your rights are and what you can do to protect them after a crash.
At Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, we recognize that car accidents can be traumatic experiences. We express our deepest condolences if you or a loved one were injured in a car crash. With over 60 years of experience, we are eager to put our expertise to work for you. Please reach out to us today for your free consultation. […]
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Workers’ Compensation for Fabri-Kal Warehouse Injuries
Understanding Workers’ Compensation for Fabri-Kal Warehouse Injuries
Over the last few years, warehouse injuries have become more common across the United States. Due to a combination of increased product demands, staffing shortages, and shipping delays requiring quick turnaround times for products to be prepared, more employees are getting hurt on the job.
When employees become injured at work, they need an advocate in their corner to help them through the workers’ compensation process. If you are employed by Fabri-Kal warehouses or have a similar occupation where you were injured on the job, the workers’ compensation lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys are here for you.
What Workplace Injuries Are Common At Warehouses Like Fabri-Kal?
In 2017, a man employed by the Mountain Top, Pennsylvania location of Fabri-Kal filed a personal injury lawsuit after an accident involving a tractor-trailer owned by the company caused injuries. […]
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Should I Hire a Lawyer for My Workers’ Compensation Claim?
How a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Can Help
Workplace injuries are more common than one might think. Unfortunately, such accidents can affect workers in many different lines of work: truck drivers, warehouse and delivery personnel, and construction workers to name a few. In fact, in 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry processed 1,272 workers’ compensation claims and distributed over $35 million in funding to those who were recovering from workplace accidents (Pennsylvania 2020 Annual Workers’ Compensation Report).
What’s more, recovering from a workplace injury can be a dark and difficult time in any professional’s life. If you or someone in your household was a victim of a workplace accident, you may feel anxious about how your accident will affect your ability to earn wages, intimidated by the lengthy claims process, or even overwhelmed by recovering from your injury. Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys expresses its deepest condolences to any who were affected by a workplace accident. […]
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Workers’ Compensation for Amazon Warehouse Injuries
Ecommerce giant Amazon has maintained its dominance in the hyper-competitive retail landscape largely through its robust network of last mile delivery partners. With Amazon Prime, subscribers can expect same day, next day, or at most two day delivery of almost any product listed on their site. Other competitors, like Walmart, Etsy, and Home Depot, have struggled to keep pace with Amazon’s lightning-fast turnaround times.
The Strategic Organizing Center, a coalition of labor unions, found that 5.9 out of every 100 warehouse workers at Amazon are seriously injured on the clock, according to BBC. What’s more, SOC’s study also found that not only are Amazon warehouse workers injured more frequently, they are injured more severely as well, an inference supported by Amazon workers’ recovery periods. On average, Amazon warehouse workers who were injured on the job missed 46.3 days of work to recover from their injuries. […]
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