The entire body of Pennsylvania law that applies to workers’ compensation, including the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, is vast and complex. Experienced legal counsel can make a difference for applicants when filing a claim under Commonwealth law. Powell Law’s unsurpassed qualifications make it an obvious choice for representation in workers’ compensation cases in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre […]
When James Powell, Sr. founded Powell Law in 1906, the use of railroads and its effects on industrial growth in America were unprecedented. By the end of the 19th century, the railroad industry in the United States was our country’s largest employer outside of agriculture. At this time, J. P. Morgan played a major role […]
At Powell Law, we effectively assist clients throughout the entire workers’ compensation claims process. If you are disabled, here are some good reasons why you should consult with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney. *A consultation with a workers’ compensation attorney is free. Most workers’ compensation attorneys provide their potential clients a free initial consultation. The […]
It wasn’t until the passage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) in 1970 that employers were responsible for the safety of their employees. OSHA continues to regulate workplace safety in Pennsylvania and all over the United States since it codified employer responsibility for workplace safety. Pursuant to OSHA’s key provisions, any employer with even one […]
In late 2018, The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania issued an important decision of which all employers and employees must carefully take note. In Dittman v. UPMC, 2018 Pa. LEXIS 6051 (Pa. Nov. 21, 2018), the court held that: An employer has “a legal duty to exercise reasonable care to safeguard” employee personal data stored on […]
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (“DLI”) has updated its workers’ compensation rate calculation chart for 2019, based on the updated Statewide Average Weekly Wage (SAWW). The Pennsylvania DLI determines the maximum compensation payable under the Workers’ Compensation Act using the Statewide Average Weekly Wage. For injuries occurring after January 1, 2019, the maximum […]
Many cases are litigated every year in Pennsylvania concerning the misclassification of independent contractors (“IC”), which are more prevalent in the construction and health care industries. In Pennsylvania, based on 2018 data, there are over a quarter of a million construction jobs. Many companies utilize “IC diagnostics” to minimize these lawsuits and analyze whether their […]
Injuries occur in the workplace every day. If any Pennsylvania employee suffers a work-related injury, the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act entitles him to receive benefits that include payments for medical expenses and lost wages. There are additional types of benefits available under the Act, including death benefits for the survivors of those workers killed on the job. It is […]
If a Pennsylvanians worker suffers a “work injury,” she is entitled to receive benefits under Pennsylvania law, specifically, the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act. There are various types of benefits under the Act, including weekly disability income benefits, medical treatment, and death benefits for survivors of workers killed in the workplace. The entire body of Pennsylvania law that applies to workers’ […]
For 112 years, Powell Law has represented all types of workers in workers’ compensation cases. The Pennsylvania legislature enacted laws that created a workers’ compensation system for the benefit of workers injured on the job. If you have any questions about a potential claim for workers’ compensation benefits, the attorneys at Powell Law have the […]
