Based upon the Statewide Average Weekly Wage, as determined by the Department of Labor & Industry for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, the maximum compensation payable under the Workers’ Compensation Act, under Article 1, subsections 105.1 and 105.2, shall be $1,025.00 per week for injuries occurring on and after Jan. 1, 2018. For […]
Read MoreIf you file for unemployment benefits in Pennsylvania, you will receive a determination fairly quickly – within a few weeks. If you are denied benefits, file an appeal, and appear at a hearing before an unemployment referee, a decision will be issued within days of the hearing. The workers’ compensation process, however, is much slower. […]
Read MoreIt is always better to give (safely) than to receive! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! As the holiday season reaches its peak, so do the amount of activities. Holiday luncheons, cookie exchanges, family gatherings and the list goes on.Though this year can be the happiest time of the year, it is also […]
Read MoreKeeping the holidays merry, bright and safe! Chilly weather, a cheery glow, holiday music in every store, the holiday season is here! One of the greatest joys of the holiday season is decorating. Brights lights, elaborate displays, and sumptuous plant arrangements line the streets, stores, workplaces and the homes of many. Holiday decorations invite happiness […]
Read MorePearson Koutcher Gives Back to the Community! Once again this year, Pearson Koutcher Law, in collaboration with Philadelphia Bar Association’s Workers Compensation Section, participated in serving a holiday luncheon held for 250 men in need and staff members at Saint John’s Hospice. Attorneys, Laura Brooke and Mindy Levin, of Pearson Koutcher Law were part of […]
Read MoreFood Safety As the holiday season begins once again, so comes an ample amount of holiday celebrations with friends, family and co-workers. Many will join together to eat, drink, and be merry over dinners, luncheons and treat exchanges. While these events are meant to be fun and enjoyable, there is a danger that comes with […]
Read MorePearson Koutcher Law gives back at the 3rd Annual HOWLoween 5k, Dog Walk and Fall Fest! Pearson Koutcher Law attorneys, Laura Brooke and Mindy Levin, volunteered this past weekend at Home at Last Dog Rescue’s 3rd Annual HOWLoween 5K, Dog Walk and Fall Fair in North Wales, PA on October 28th,2017. Home at Last Dog […]
Read MoreEric Pearson Speaks with Members of SEIU Local 32BJ Earlier this summer, Eric B. Pearson, managing partner at Pearson Koutcher Law, was again invited to speak at SEIU Local 32BJ’s general membership meeting about workers compensation developments and general information on how to protect themselves if injured at work. Mr. Pearson often meets with SEIU […]
Read MoreThe Great American Eclipse and Workers’ Compensation On August 21st, the United States experienced a rare solar eclipse for the first time in nearly 100 years. From Depoe Bay, Oregon carving a path down to Charleston, South Carolina, residents experienced a total solar eclipse – the moon completely obscured view of the sun’s disk for […]
Read MoreCommon Summer Work Injuries Summer time is known for bringing carefree, go-with-the-flow attitudes. Children are out of school, the weather is warmer, people travel more and spend longer periods of time outside. Summer brings less structure to a daily schedule than any other season. This lack of structure may also cause a slew of workplace […]
Read MoreHeat-Related Work Injury As summer arrives, so comes excessive heat waves and extreme humidity. With temperatures and the humidity levels rising, the risk of a heat-related work injury for outdoor workers increases greatly. Contrary to popular belief, employees who work outside are not the only type of workers who are susceptible to heat induced work […]
Read MoreIs Workers’ Comp Taxable in PA? Most of the time, no. Injuring yourself at work can lead to a slew of negative consequences: pain, the need to undergo medical treatment, an inability to work, and financial loss. However, there is one advantage if you are paid money as a result of the insurance company accepting […]
Read MorePA Supreme Court Declares Key WC Act Provision Unconstitutional Tuesday June 20, 2017, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court declared the impairment rating evaluation (IRE) provision in Section 306(a.2) of the Workers’ Compensation Act as unconstitutional. The decision in Protz v. WCAB (Derry Area School District) determined that injured workers will no longer be subject to a […]
Read MoreThe results for the 2017 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list are in! Congratulations to our partners, Eric Pearson and Jonathan Koutcher, for being selected as PA Super Lawyers for the 6th consecutive year! (2011-2017) Super Lawyers, an exclusive list recognizing no more than 5% of lawyers in PA, is a research driven, peer influenced rating service […]
Read MoreRed Nose day is a campaign led by the non-profit organization, Comic Relief, Inc., with a mission to end child poverty with the power of entertainment. Originating in the United Kingdom, Comic Relief first began its vision to aid children in need in 1985. The very first Red Nose Day was held three years later […]
Read MoreEric B. Pearson, managing partner at Pearson Koutcher Law, collaborated with The Workers’ Compensation Section to serve a holiday lunch for 350 people at Saint John’s Hospice for the second year in a row!!! Mr. Pearson helped serve a spectacular Holiday Lunch of Sausage and Peppers, Ham, Sweet Potato Mash and sautéed String Beans with cold drinks of Lemonade, Iced Tea and […]
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