Can I sue my Employer for anything other than workers’ compensation benefits for a work injury?

No, workers’ compensation benefits are your exclusive remedy against your Employer, as well as any co-employee, for damages from a work injury, even if the Employer or co-employee were negligent in causing the injury. An exception to this rule is if your Employer didn’t have workers’ compensation insurance at the… Read More

How does child support affect my workers’ compensation?

In Pennsylvania, the law requires that the workers’ compensation insurance carrier to pay your support obligation from your weekly workers’ compensation benefits if there is an outstanding child support order against you. Moreover, any back due child support must be satisfied or, at very least arrangements made with the District… Read More

Must I pay out-of-pocket for my work-related prescriptions?

ABSOLUTELY NOT! As long as you’re receiving wage loss benefits, you’re also entitled to full medical coverage for your work injury. Your employer or, its workers’ compensation insurance carrier are legally obligated to pay for your work-related medical bills, including prescriptions; doctors’ visits; diagnostic studies such as x-rays, MRI’s, CAT… Read More

Why can’t I get any extra money for the poor way I have been treated by my job? My friend was injured in a car accident and got an award for “pain and suffering.” Can I get that in Workers’ Compensation?

The short answer is no. The Workers’ Compensation Act was designed to quickly help injured workers and enable them to obtain benefits while they recuperate after an injury. If you are unable to work in any capacity, your Employer is responsible for paying 2/3rds of your lost wages and for… Read More

Pre-existing conditions and workers’ compensation

Just because you have a pre-existing condition does NOT mean your work injury should be denied. A core concept in the law is the “eggshell plaintiff rule.” It says that even someone whose bones break as easily as an eggshell can still fully recover for all injuries resulting from a… Read More