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Machine Related Work Injuries in Pennsylvania

Post author:Mark Buterbaugh
Post published:April 9, 2026
Post category:Workers Compensation Workplace Injury

Machine-Related Work Injuries in Pennsylvania (Workers' Compensation Claims) Machine-related work injuries are among the most serious workplace accidents in Pennsylvania. These injuries often involve heavy equipment, moving parts, and defective machinery—leading to amputations, crush injuries, and long-term disability. If you were injured by a machine at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits—and potentially additional compensation through a third-party claim. Common Causes of Machine-Related Injuries The most common machine related injuries involve lacerations, cuts, and crush type injuries.…

What Happen if Workers’ Comp Stops Paying Me?

Post author:Mark Buterbaugh
Post published:April 2, 2026
Post category:Workers Compensation

What Happens If Workers’ Compensation Stops Paying You in Pennsylvania? You’re already dealing with a work injury, medical treatment, and reduced income—then suddenly your workers’ compensation checks stop. For many Pennsylvania injured workers, this is a worst-case scenario. The good news: you may have legal options, and in many cases, the insurance company cannot legally stop your wage loss benefits without following strict rules. If your checks have stopped, you should speak with an experienced Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorney right…

What Happens After 104 Weeks in Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation?

Post author:Mark Buterbaugh
Post published:March 23, 2026
Post category:Wage Loss Benefits

After 104 weeks of receiving workers’ compensation benefits in Pennsylvania, the insurance company can require you to attend an Impairment Rating Evaluation (IRE). If your impairment rating is below 35%, you benefits may be changed from total disability to partial disability. This limited how long you can receive wage loss benefits. It is important to note that it does not change you weekly benefit amount you receive in wage loss benefits. What is the 104 week rule? In Pennsylvania, injured…

What should I do if my employer refuses to acknowledge my work injury?

Post author:Mark Buterbaugh
Post published:January 16, 2026
Post category:Workers Compensation

If your employer refuses to acknowledge your work injury, call Mooney Law right away. I hear time after time from injured workers that they reported a work injury to their employer, but their employer refuses to acknowledge it or report it to the Commonwealth. So, then what? Why would an employer refuse to acknowledge your work injury? Many employers refuse to acknowledge a work injury because they are ignorant of the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act. They may not understand their…

Fighting for Injured Railroad Workers

Post author:Mark Buterbaugh
Post published:January 15, 2026
Post category:General Workers Compensation

If you work for a Railroad company and our covered under the Federal Employer’s Liability Act (FELA) for work injuries, Mooney Law can help facilitate your right to compensation as an injured rail worker. These injuries occur because of negligence of the railroad, traumatic accidents, deaths on the job, toxic exposure and more. Mooney Law can help. Injured rail workers are entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, rehabilitation, loss of earnings capacity, and pain and suffering. These claims…

Pennsylvania Releases 2026 Average Weekly Wage in Workers’ Compensation

Post author:Mark Buterbaugh
Post published:December 30, 2025
Post category:Workers Compensation

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry has released the 2026 Average Weekly Wage for Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation. The statewide average weekly wage was announced to be $1,394.00 per week, an increase of 3.5% from 2025. Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Average Weekly Wage Rates for 2026 Based on the $1,394.00 per week statewide average weekly wage, the new chart for disability rates has been released as well. There are four different tiers that will determine the amount you would receive when…

Legislation Introduced to Eliminate 90 Day Panel Requirement is Bad For Injured Workers

Post author:Mark Buterbaugh
Post published:December 2, 2025
Post category:General Workers Compensation

State Representative Chad Reichard has introduced legislation, House Bill 1998, to eliminate the 90-day limit on panel provision with the Workers’ Compensation statute. This legislation is NOT a benefit to injured workers. It is a detriment to injured workers and a win for businesses. The legislation simply removes the 90 day limit, which means injured workers would be stuck with treating on the employer’s panel list indefinitely. Rep. Reichard’s statement in support of the legislation says that “we have seen…

What is a Stipulation of Facts in Workers’ Comp?

Post author:Mark Buterbaugh
Post published:October 31, 2025
Post category:Workers Compensation

A Stipulation of Facts is a document drafted by your attorney and the attorney for the insurance company that resolves wither the entire dispute or resolves an issue within the dispute. Essentially, many Stipulations of Fact end up narrowing the issues in dispute in your Pennsylvania workers' compensation claim. Can a Stipulation of Facts resolve my workers' compensation case? Yes. A Stipulation of Facts can resolve your workers' compensation litigation. When a petition is filed in your case, whether it…

Use of Microsoft Teams for Virtual PA Workers’ Compensation Hearings

Post author:Mark Buterbaugh
Post published:October 15, 2025
Post category:General Workers Compensation

Since shortly after re-opening from COVID closures in 2020, Pennsylvania workers' compensation adjudication has transformed to a hybrid hearing approach, holding some hearings, namely testimony, in person at a hearing location, and all other hearings, including mediations, via Microsoft Teams. For the most part, this hybrid approach has been quite successful. It has permitted more efficiency and reduced the number of continuances. It is technology. It is not perfect. However, for the most part it has been a resounding success.…

Does Pennsylvania wage loss benefit amounts change during a work injury?

Post author:Mark Buterbaugh
Post published:July 22, 2025
Post category:Workers Compensation

In Pennsylvania workers’ compensation, you may be eligible for temporary total disability benefits, otherwise referred to as wage loss benefits. A frequent question I am asked is does the benefits amount ever change? Wage loss benefits are based upon your average weekly wage. It is calculation based on your earnings prior to the date of injury. Based on your average weekly wage, your compensation rate, otherwise known as the weekly wage loss amount you would receive, is either 90% of…