Tag: health

2024 PA Workers’ Comp Report: Fewer Injuries, Higher Costs, and a Crackdown on Cheating Employers

Posted on by Karl Voigt IV, Esq.

by Karl Voigt On June 6, 2025, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania released its 2024 Workers’ Compensation Annual Report, and the data reveals some important - and surprising -trends for both workers and employers. While reported work injuries are down significantly, the cost of treating those injuries is rising fast. At the same time, state officials … Continue reading 2024 PA Workers’ Comp Report: Fewer Injuries, Higher Costs, and a Crackdown on Cheating Employers →

The Importance of Revising the Official Description of a Workers’ Compensation Injury in Pennsylvania

Posted on by Karl Voigt IV, Esq.

by Karl Voigt Navigating workers’ compensation claims can be complicated, particularly when the initial injury diagnosis is incomplete or inaccurately described. For workers injured in Pennsylvania, it’s essential to understand that insurance companies are legally required to acknowledge an injury through a document called the Notice of Compensation Payable (NCP) within 21 days of the … Continue reading The Importance of Revising the Official Description of a Workers’ Compensation Injury in Pennsylvania →