Workers Compensation establishes the liability of an employer for injuries or sicknesses which arise out of and in the course of employment. The liability is created without regard to the fault or negligence of the employer. Benefits generally include hospital and other medical payments and compensation for loss of income; if the injury is covered by the statute, compensation under the statute will be the employees only remedy against her or her employer. The workers compensation systems in place in each state are exclusive, no-fault remedies for most workplace injuries, and workers compensation attorneys guide injured workers through the process, to ensure that they receive appropriate income replacement payments and other monetary awards.
The village of Wilcox is located in Elk County, Pennsylvania within the Saint Marys metropolitan area. The community was named after a settler, Col. A.I. Wilcox. The year 2008 marks the 150th anniversary of the settling of this village. The quality of life here combines modern conveniences with traditional values. Wilcox is located in Jones Township which is home of the Allegheny Mountains, and the East Branch Lake. Over 250,000 visitors a year come to Wilcox to enjoy the natural foresting, fishing, hunting, and three state and national parks.