What is Workers Compensation?
Workers compensation is an insurance system by which state-required, no-fault benefits are provided by an employer to an employee—or the employee’s family—due to a job-related injury (including death) resulting from an accident or illness that happened at work.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, workers’ compensation is defined as “a program that provides insurance benefits to employees who experience work-related injuries or occupational diseases. The definition highlights the fundamental purpose of workers’ compensation: to provide essential support and financial benefits to injured workers. The system ensures that injured workers receive medical treatment, wage replacement, and other benefits without needing to prove fault or negligence by the employer. In return, employees typically waive the right to sue their employers for negligence. Workers’ compensation aims to protect both employees and employers by providing a streamlined process for addressing workplace injuries and illnesses.
Potential workers’ compensation includes medical coverage for treatments and rehabilitation, providing temporary or permanent disability payments, and offering vocational rehabilitation services to help injured workers return to the workforce. The benefits of workers’ compensation include prompt medical care and financial support for injured workers, reduced litigation costs for both employees and employers, and a clear process for handling workplace injuries. However, there are also detriments, such as the potential for disputes over the extent of injuries or the adequacy of benefits, and the administrative complexity that can delay the resolution of claims. Understanding workers’ compensation is crucial for both employees and employers to ensure that injured workers receive the support and benefits to which they are entitled.
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Workers’ Compensation for Joint Injuries
When your job requires constant movement like lifting, reaching, twisting, or squatting, your joints will likely take a beating. Whether it is a repetitive motion injury that results in joint damage or a sudden movement that causes injury, these acts can result in long-term health complications. While these workplace injuries sometimes just require some rest and short-term recovery, they can oftentimes result in chronic illness. If this happened to you, you are entitled to receive workers’ compensation for joint injuries.
If you have suffered from joint injuries because of your occupation, the workers’ compensation attorneys of Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys are here to help.
Common Joint Injuries From Occupational Risks
Musculoskeletal disorders, ergonomic injuries, or simply, joint injuries, occur from the use of muscles, tendons, and ligaments to perform frequent tasks. These motions can cause pain and eventually injury. […]
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What to Do If You’re Hurt at Work
Workplace accidents happen–in fact, they impact roughly 2.8 million workers yearly. However, when an accident occurs, you may be wondering what to do if you’re hurt at work. At Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, we support Pennsylvania workers who are in need of legal assistance when it comes to workplace accidents and illnesses and we can do the same for you.
Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Process
If you’re hurt at work, the first thing you should do is seek medical attention. This is important because your medical files will serve as important documentation for the injury or illness and allow you to receive workers’ compensation benefits.
Upon receiving medical attention, injured workers will need to inform their workplace supervisor. This begins the formal process of filing for workers’ compensation. While taking time of off work or missing out on wages may be the last thing on your mind, […]
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Workers Compensation Lawyer for Greiner Packaging Warehouse Injuries
Are you or a loved one employed by a Greiner Packaging warehouse and have recently suffered injuries while on the job? At Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, our workers’ compensation lawyers help protect those who have suffered from Greiner Packaging warehouse injuries to move forward with recovery.
About Greiner Packaging
For more than 60 years, Greiner Packaging has served the public as a plastic fabrication company with over 30 locations in 19 countries around the world. Employing more than 11,500 employees, Greiner Packaging warehouses produce a wide range of products from yogurt containers to detergents and everything in between.
How Injured Greiner Packaging Warehouse Employees Can Seek Workers’ Comp
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, workers’ compensation was created to provide partial medical and income protection to employees who became ill or injured in their line of work. […]
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Workers’ Compensation for Construction Workers in Pittsburgh
While many sectors like food, entertainment, and hospitality faced serious downturns during the pandemic, the construction industry was able to survive unscathed. With lockdowns increasing the time we all spent at home, the demand for new buildings increased. In fact, the Philadelphia Inquirer notes that more homes were built in Pennsylvania in 2021 than in any year since 2006.
In addition to increased demand for housing, the pandemic also created an increased apetite for home renovations– an added revenue stream for the already booming construction industry. Home renovation platform, Houzz, notes that home renovations in 2020 hit record numbers. According to its year-end study, home renovations were up by at least 15% in 2020, with homeowners spending a median amount of $15,000 on their home renovation projects (Houzz & Home 2021 Study).
As such, the construction industry did not just survive, […]
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Healthcare Workers’ Compensation Lawyer in Pittsburgh
Workers’ compensation exists because, unfortunately, workplace injuries and illnesses are simply a reality across all professions. However, there are some jobs and industries that have far higher rates of accidents and injuries. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists health services as one of the ten industries with the highest rates of fatal workplace injuries. Additionally, OSHA reports that in 2019, hospitals recorded 221,400 work-related injuries and illnesses. That is a rate of 5.5 work-related injuries and illnesses for every 100 full-time employees, far higher than the right for most private sector jobs.
If you or a loved one is a healthcare worker and has experienced a workplace injury or illness, we are so sorry. We can’t undo your experience, but we can stand beside you as you fight to seek your rightful compensation. In many cases, a workers’ compensation claim is the best way to make sure your medical bills are paid and your lost wages accounted for after a workplace injury. […]
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