Blog: Workplace Accidents

Workers’ Compensation vs. Personal Injury Claims: What’s the Difference?

When you’re injured at work or in an accident, it can feel like the world has turned upside down. On top of dealing with pain, medical bills, and time off work, you’re faced with the daunting task of figuring out ...

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Can Subcontractors or Independent Contractors File Claims for Construction Injuries?

Construction work is no joke. It’s physically demanding, often dangerous, and essential to keeping Philadelphia growing. Whether you’re building rowhomes in South Philly or working on a major commercial site in Center City, the risk of injury is always there. ...

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How Do Pennsylvania’s Modified Comparative Negligence Laws Affect My Personal Injury Claim?

If you’ve been injured in an accident — whether it was a car crash, a slip and fall, or another situation where someone else was careless — one of the first big questions is usually: “Was it my fault?” In ...

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Am I Eligible for Workers’ Compensation as a Government or City Employee in Pennsylvania?

If you work for a city, county, or state agency in Pennsylvania and were injured on the job, you might be asking: “Am I covered under workers’ compensation?” The short answer is yes — most government and city employees in ...

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How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Pennsylvania?

If you've been injured in an accident in Pennsylvania, you may be wondering how much time you have to take legal action. The short answer? Not forever. Pennsylvania law sets strict deadlines for filing a personal injury lawsuit, and if ...

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Reporting An Injury At Work

In Pennsylvania, if you're injured at work, there are important steps and timelines you need to be aware of to ensure you receive the workers' compensation benefits you're entitled to. Here’s what you need to know about giving notice if ...

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What types of payments can I receive for a work injury?

If you’ve been injured at work, and have a viable workers’ comp claim, what kind of payments could you receive? Let’s return to “Business School,” the episode of The Office where Dwight traps Meredith inside a garbage bag with a ...

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Personal Injury Damages: What You Need to Know

In a personal injury case, the complaint alleges that the defendant engaged in conduct--or failed to take actions--that caused injuries and other damages to the plaintiff. The defendant's behavior is typically described as negligent, reckless, careless, or illegal. The lawsuit’s ...

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Construction’s “Fatal Four

Construction workers face the risk of injury and death every time they clock in, accounting for one out of every five work-related deaths in 2014. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the “Fatal Four,” or four most ...

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