One of the best things about being employed in Pennsylvania is that you can usually count on workers' compensation to be there for you if you are ever injured on the job. However, there are cases in which your employer will deny that financial safety net, citing...
Month: January 2021
Healthcare workers face the risk of illness and injury
Healthcare workers in Pennsylvania and throughout the country are some of the most hard-working people in the world. They work hard to provide medical care to individuals in all types of settings, including hospitals, birthing centers, nursing homes, dental offices,...
What should you put in a living will?
As part of your estate planning, you might want to consider creating a living will. This outlines your wishes for health care at the end of your life. Whether or not you have a living will, you should discuss these wishes with both your Pennsylvania physician and your...
Can you collect workers’ compensation if you get sick?
Most discussions about workers' compensation in Pennsylvania revolve around injuries sustained on the job. But what if you catch a virus or develop a disease? Here's what you need to know about workers' compensation for illnesses and health conditions. Does workers'...
Are volunteer first responders eligible for workers’ compensation?
States such as Pennsylvania and many others often ask the public if they would like to donate their time to serve within various first responder departments. Many will heed that call and volunteer to serve during both normal time and times of great devastation, all...