One of the largest misconceptions seen in Workers’ Compensation is that a worker must exaggerate their pain complaints in order to be successful in obtaining benefits. Injured workers are almost always required to testify in any form of Workers’ Comp litigation, whether they are seeking benefits in a Claim Petition or the employer is trying […]
Read MoreWe are not saying every employer misleads injured employees about their right to worker’s compensation benefits but too often do we encounter cases where an employee has been taken advantage of by either their employer of their employer’s insurance carrier. Even if you have an excellent relationship with your manager or co-workers, this does not […]
Read MoreOne of the most common, if not the most common, misconception in Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation is the belief that the average Workers’ Compensation case is worth a small fortune. Unfortunately, it is relatively certain that winning your Workers’ Compensation claim in Pennsylvania will not set you up to retire on an island for the rest […]
Read MoreEarlier in the blog series we discussed the misconception that only people who sustain serious, one-time injuries are eligible to receive Workers’ Compensation benefits: Common Workers’ Compensation Misconceptions. We explained that work injuries can be caused by the repetitive-stress of your job and do not need to be pin-pointed to a specific time, date, or […]
Read MoreIn the world of Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation, there are a number of common misconceptions spanning a number of topics from case valuation to medical treatment to whether you are entitled to benefits. The following Blog will state a common misconception in Workers’ Compensation cases and illustrate why it is incorrect. “I can’t get benefits because […]
Read MoreIt’s a felony for an employer in Pennsylvania not to carry Workers’ Compensation insurance for its employees, but despite the risk of criminal penalties, many employers foolishly fail to maintain insurance. So what happens if you injure yourself at work, and when you report it to your boss, you are told the company has no […]
Read MoreYou may have wondered: if you hurt yourself at work, your claim has been denied, and you hire a lawyer to file a petition for workers’ compensation benefits on your behalf, who is going to pay the costs that are incurred to present your case before the judge? If you hire the top-notch firm of […]
Read MoreIf a judge awards you workers’ compensation benefits – there is a decision in your favor or a settlement is approved – and you owe money for back child support, these arrearages will need to be satisfied before you receive your benefits. With the help of your workers’ comp lawyer Philadelphia at Pearson Koutcher Law, […]
Read MoreWe have good news and bad news regarding the appeal process in Workers’ Compensation cases. If you win your case before the Workers’ Compensation Judge, your employer stands a slim chance of getting the decision reversed on appeal. But in the same token, if you lose your case, it will be difficult for you to […]
Read MoreNew Jersey Workers’ Compensation Flow Chart The NJ Workers’ Compensation process is confusing. The lawyers at Pearson Koutcher Law are here to help, starting with the flow chart below that breaks down the steps of the Workers’ Compensation process in New Jersey. Please read through and then give us a call with your questions. We […]
Read MorePennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Flow Chart The PA Workers’ Compensation process is complicated. The lawyers at Pearson Koutcher Law are here to help, starting with the flow chart below that breaks down the steps of the Workers’ Compensation process in Pennsylvania. Please read through and then give us a call with your questions. We look forward […]
Read MoreWhat is Workers’ Compensation? Pennsylvania and New Jersey: No fault system which provides benefits for injured workers. You don’t have to show that the injury was somebody’s fault, just that the injury happened at work. What do you do if you are injured at work? Pennsylvania and New Jersey: Report the injury to your supervisor, […]
Read MoreFacebook has made founder Mark Zuckerberg a multi-billionaire but it has cost injured workers thousands of dollars in their workers’ compensation cases. All too often, an injured worker will post pictures of himself on Facebook – or one of the other social media sites – dancing, playing a sport, or engaging in some other activity […]
Read MoreIf you have injured yourself at work and started to receive workers’ compensation benefits because you’re not able to do your job and your medical bills are being paid, we have to caution you: don’t get too comfortable. The insurance company for your employer is always looking for ways to reduce the amount of money […]
Read MoreYes, if a doctor diagnoses you with tendinitis or another condition relating to tendon inflammation or damage that was caused by your work-related tasks, it is most likely covered by Workers’ Compensation, call Pearson Koutcher Law to Discuss Your Workers’ Compensation Claim. Let us put our decades of experience to work for you, helping you […]
Read MoreIf you injure yourself at work, it’s important that you seek medical treatment promptly and continue undergoing treatment for as long as you suffer pain and limitations from your injuries. This may seem obvious, but some injured workers are remiss in seeing doctors and it ends up causing them to lose their case. An example […]
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