The short answer to this question is your injury is covered if the accident occurred while performing work duties. These accidents can be from a slip and fall, lifting heavy objects, or many other types of injuries. It is also important to know that the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act covers any work-related injury regardless of a person's prior physical condition. And, something that most people don’t know, workers are provided the same benefits who contract any disease in the course of their work duties under Pennsylvania’s Occupational Disease Act. It is in your best interest to contact a Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Lawyer for a free consultation to get the help you need. Work-related injuries can include many types of accidents but here are a few common injures: Head Trauma Neck Injury Back Injury Heart Attack Face Injury Shoulder Injury Injuries including Wear and Tear Burns and Lacerations Brain Injury Broken Bones Pinched Nerves Crushed Limbs and Bones Pinched Nerve Amputation Electrocution Herniated Disk Major Scarring To find an in-depth list of Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation facts go the PA Department of Labor & Industry. You are covered for any occupational disease if it was contracted as a direct result of your job duties. Your disability must happen within 300 weeks of your previous employment in the job where you were exposed to the occupational disease. Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Laws have additional requirements for particular lung diseases including jobs working with coal, asbestos, silica, and other dangerous materials.