Lancaster Legal Blog

By Dennis L. Plank, Attorney When workers are hurt on the job, they are often entitled to Workers’ Compensation. The Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act defines a work injury as any injury, medical condition, or disease that is caused by a person's employment, but it doesn’t list specific types of injuries. If the injury or resulting illness is directly related to the worker's employment, that…

By Dennis L. Plank, Attorney On-the-job injuries can cause more than just physical trauma. Depending on the severity of the injury, employees may also have the trauma of mounting medical bills and lost wages, especially if they are unable to return to work. Lancaster County employees who sustain injuries at work have recourse thanks to the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, established in 1915 to…

By Dennis L. Plank, Attorney Workplace accidents are seldom expected, but they happen nevertheless. And they are more common than most people think. In Pennsylvania, more than 170,000 workplace injuries were reported in 2019. While some workplace injuries can seem minor, many stop workers from performing their duties and cause ballooning medical bills and lost wages. Every state – including Pennsylvania –requires employers to…

By Dennis Plank, Attorney When a person is hurt on the job, the pain and suffering can extend beyond the injury itself. Injured employees may have to cope with lost wages, large medical bills, and the stress of supporting a family. While most Lancaster County workers who suffer injuries on the job qualify for compensation under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, some employers choose to lawfully…