Utilization review is an important factor in many Pennsylvania workers' compensation cases. An employer, injured worker or insurer can make a utilization review request with the goal of determining whether the medical treatment being provided is in fact necessary and reasonable. Once the request is filed, the case will be sent to a utilization review organization. The URO will request relevant medical records and forward the records to a specialized reviewer.
Does workers comp cover back injuries in Pennsylvania?
Back injuries can make any job more difficult, but if you have a physically demanding job, you rely on your back every day. A back injury can make your job nearly impossible. You may be wondering what you can do if you received your back injury on the job. Does Pennsylvania law allow you to receive workers comp benefits?
Oil and gas drilling workers face dangerous working conditions
Certain occupations are more inherently dangerous than others. Pennsylvania's coal mining industry was at one time the cause of many deaths and injuries, but today, the oil and gas drilling industry is regularly listed among the most dangerous. OSHA requires employers to control or mitigate identified hazards. Despite this, deaths and severe injuries in the oil and gas fields continue to increase.
