Pennsylvania workers’ compensation insurance companies are always looking for ways to limit the amount of money they are required to pay on claims. One of their weapons is a utilization review (U.R., for short) which they often file to challenge whether treatment an injured worker is receiving for his work injury is reasonable and necessary. […]
Read MorePeople usually file workers’ compensation claims because they have injured themselves on the job and are seeking money for their lost wages and payment of their medical bills. Many people don’t realize that they are potentially entitled to additional money if they are disfigured as a result of their work injury. Burns, cuts which require […]
Read MoreLet’s say you injured yourself at work, your claim has been denied, and a petition for benefits on your behalf has been filed which is being heard by a workers’ compensation judge. The process is lengthy, and you don’t have any money coming in, so you ask yourself: Can I apply for unemployment benefits while […]
Read MoreThree weeks ago, you were evaluated by a doctor which you were sent to by your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company. You explained to the doctor how you injured yourself at work a few months back, continue to have pain and limitations which prevent you from doing your job, and are receiving treatment from two […]
Read MoreGet tidy with these tips! Now that Spring is right around the corner, many will develop an all too familiar case of spring fever after being confined to the indoors all winter long. With the fast pace of the holidays, recommitting to busy daily routines, and Cold and Flu Season still lingering, it is easy […]
Read More“To be or not to be” is a question that Hamlet was confronted with in the legendary Shakespeare play. “To settle or not to settle” is a difficult decision that injured workers are often faced with in their workers’ compensation cases. Imagine you are in this position: you have injured yourself at work, and the […]
Read MoreEverybody’s ears perk up when they hear that a person has been awarded millions of dollars as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident or a slip-and-fall. One thing is almost certain: the person did not receive that staggering sum of money in a workers’ compensation claim. When somebody gets hurt at work, […]
Read MoreA person who gets hurt at work as a result of a specific incident — moving a box, slipping on a floor, falling off a ladder — is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if the injury renders the person unable to do his or her job. But what if somebody cannot work due to an […]
Read MoreIt’s that time of the year again where sneezing, sniffling and coughing have become the daily symphony throughout schools, workplaces and every other public area. From December to February, Cold and Flu season reaches its peak due to the mix of cold weather and increased contact of people confined to the indoors. Annually, about 5-20% […]
Read MoreWill a pre-existing condition prevent you from receiving Workers’ Compensation benefits? Let’s look at a hypothetical to answer the question. Suppose that ten years ago, you injured your back in a car accident. Your pain was so bad that you needed to undergo surgery. After a few months of physical therapy, your surgeon released you […]
Read MoreINJURED ON THE JOB? STATE LAWMAKERS COULD LIMIT YOUR MEDICAL TREATMENTS CONTACT THESE LAWMAKERS TODAY Senate Bill 936 would create a pre-approved list of drugs for Workers’ Compensation claims. This means that the insurance company – NOT your doctor – would be controlling your healthcare decisions. We need to stop this harmful bill. Please call […]
Read MoreIt’s Super Bowl Time! Every winter, people across the nation gather to watch the best teams of the season go head-to-head for the beloved Super Bowl trophy and ring. Not only do people gather for the game, but they also gather for the vast amount of Super Bowl drinks, food and fun! Pizza, wings and […]
Read MoreLet’s say you’re driving to your job on a rainy Monday morning and you’re involved in an accident, as a result of which you’re injured and can’t work. It’s bad enough that it’s a rainy Monday, and now you have had an accident. Will you be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits because your accident happened […]
Read MoreYou’re receiving Workers’ Compensation benefits for an injury you sustained at your job. Are you able to earn money from working and still collect benefits? The answer is yes, but it’s important that you understand the implications of your returning to work. A hypothetical will help illustrate what happens under these circumstances. Suppose you injure […]
Read MoreYou have gotten injured on the job and seen a doctor who has given you a note taking you out of work. You provide this note to your manager. You hope your condition will improve, but it doesn’t. Despite continuing to receive medical treatment, you remain in pain over the next few weeks and cannot […]
Read MoreYou have hurt yourself at work and have to decide which doctors to treat with for your injuries. Your employer is required under workers’ compensation law to post a list of six designated medical providers, also known as panel providers, for its employees to treat with for 90 days following a work injury. These usually […]
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