As we look back on 2012, Eric and I are so grateful to those who have supported our endeavors. In 2011, Eric and I decided to start our own law firm, which we called Pearson Koutcher Law, with the singular focus of representing individuals injured involved in some type of work related accident. Our goals […]
Read MoreAfter a work injury, some injured workers are released back to full, unrestricted duty by their treating physician or other healthcare provider. Sometimes, however, an injured worker is returned to work with restrictions. If you are returned to work with restrictions and experience a wage loss when compared to the wages you earned at the […]
Read MoreEric Pearson and Jonathan Koutcher, partners at Pearson Koutcher Law a Philadelphia Workers’ Comp law firm, were invited to speak to union members about Workers’ Compensation topics and issues affecting the union members. On November 14, 2012, Mr. Pearson and Mr. Koutcher spoke to members of The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 614, […]
Read MoreOne worker killed and another injured in a tragic industrial accident Wednesday, December 5th 2012 in Lower Providence Township, Montgomery County PA. According to philly.com, one worker was killed after falling into a 100-foot aqua colored tower while performing maintenance, while another worker suffered injuries after falling half way through the tank. After three house […]
Read MoreEric B. Pearson and Jonathan B. Koutcher, of the Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation law firm Pearson Koutcher Law attended the Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children’s (DVAEYC) 18th annual Champions for Young Children event at the Comcast Center on November 29, 2012. Founded in the 1960’s, DVAECY supports early childhood professionals and promotes […]
Read MoreIn Pennsylvania, the workers’ compensation law recognizes that injuries to an injured worker can be physical or psychological (“mental”). It is not too complicated to determine whether a physical injury has occurred. Fractures and herniated discs can be confirmed by diagnostic study, such as an x ray or MRI. Contusions and sprains are often evident […]
Read MoreOn November 10, 2012, Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation lawyer Eric Pearson, a partner at the Philadelphia work injury law firm Pearson Koutcher Law attended a charity gala for Living Beyond Breast Cancer (“LBCC”) held at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. “When Jon and I started our law firm, says Eric, “we made a promise that we would […]
Read MoreIn Pennsylvania, an employer is afforded great protection against a lawsuit for injuries that occur at work by an employee. Employers essentially have immunity from employee lawsuits when injuries occur at work. Workers’ compensation is available to employees who suffer an injury or occupational disease at work. Workers’ compensation is the exclusive remedy in Pennsylvania […]
Read MoreWhen an employee performs work for an employer, they expect to get paid timely and on a consistent basis. That same logic is supposed to hold true when an injured worker receives Workers’ Compensation wage loss benefits after a work injury. Insurance companies have an obligation to pay wage loss benefits in a timely manner. […]
Read MoreMore and more the Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys at Pearson Koutcher Law are representing injured workers who have suffered some form of a traumatic brain injury. Representing an injured worker with a “closed head” trauma can be complicated, due to the serious nature of the injury, and also because the symptoms are often easily overlooked […]
Read MoreApproximately 15 movies were filmed in Philadelphia in 2012. Movie sets are filled with workers performing different trades, such as electricians, carpenters, stage hands, seamstresses and delivery/transport workers. These employees perform tireless and physical jobs to ensure the movie set gets created as planned. Accidents unfortunately occur on movie sets. For instance, while filming the […]
Read MoreOn September 29 and 30, 2012, members of the Philadelphia workers’ compensation law firm Pearson Koutcher Law rode in the MS 150 City to Shore, known by Bicycling Magazine as the “Best Cycling Getaway” in New Jersey where 7,000 riders join together for a 150 mile bike ride to raise awareness and funding for people […]
Read MoreIn a prior blog, I shared some thoughts on why an insurance company will deny a claim. Every case is different, and insurance adjusters have different motives for denying the case. For the injured worker the harsh reality now sets in. Often this is the typical scenario: you are hurt, your employer has turned their […]
Read MorePhiladelphia worker’s compensation lawyers, Eric Pearson and Jonathan Koutcher attended a Margate JCC fund raising event, so children in Atlantic County, New Jersey can have access to summer camp. Local athletes including John Dorenbos of the Philadelphia Eagles, and Bernie Parent of the Philadelphia Flyers, were in attendance to show their support. “Giving back is […]
Read MoreRecently, I negotiated a settlement of a workers’ compensation claim that was attached to a third party settlement. In Pennsylvania, the workers’ compensation insurance company has an absolute right of subrogation, or right to be paid back, whenever an injured worker recovers an award/settlement from a third party case. For example, if you work as […]
Read MoreThe Workers Comp Hearing Loss Attorneys at Pearson Koutcher Law have handled hundreds of hearing loss claims resulting from employees exposed to hazardous occupational noise in a wide variety of industries. If you have suffered a hearing loss you feel has been caused by exposure to loud noise while at work, it is important to […]
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