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By Peter J. Gough, Esq. If you are injured at work, two benefits are available to you under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act — a weekly disability check and payment of medical bills. The amount of your weekly disability check is generally based on your earnings for the 12 months immediately preceding your injury. Your employer sends…
By Peter J. Gough, Esquire Did you know that an employee who sustains a work injury, and later returns to work with any restrictions, may qualify for ongoing wage loss benefits? Or that a worker whose injury prevents him or her from doing even one of the job duties may also qualify for wage loss benefits?…
By Peter J. Gough, Esquire The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania recognizes that high-risk workers deserve added protections because they are more likely to be injured on the job due to the inherent dangers they face. The PA Heart and Lung Act covers police, firefighters, and specified enforcement officers (including corrections employees, sheriffs, and deputy sheriffs), who…
