Mooney Law

Generally, if you were hurt on the job,  you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits.   I say generally, because in most cases, work injuries are covered.  Are there instances where a work injury may not be compensable under the Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Act?  Yes, there are certain defined employer affirmative defenses that could potentially cause your work injury to be non-compensable.  So what are these affirmative defenses?      Intentionally Self-Inflicted Injury If an injured worker intentionally inflicts harm on…