Books have been written about this perplexing subject: Is there life after 50? We’re here to tell you about another perplexing subject – life after your workers’ compensation PA case. Your case is over when the Workers’ Compensation Judge stops your workers’ comp benefits, or you enter into a settlement of your claim. So what […]
Read MoreIf you have been injured at work and are collecting Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits, at some point the insurance company will have you undergo an independent medical examination (also known as an IME) with a doctor of its choice. If the doctor concludes that you have not fully recovered from your work injuries and cannot […]
Read MoreImagine this unpleasant chain of events: You have been injured at work, are unable to do your job, and then receive a letter from your company informing you that your employment has been terminated. Talk about adding insult to injury. How will this affect your PA workers’ compensation claim? And is it legal for your […]
Read MoreWhat happens if you injure yourself at work and your employer just “blows it off” and doesn’t submit your claim to its insurance company? Or what happens if your employer submits the claim, but the insurance company does not file any documents, accepting or denying the claim? Can they get away with that? We’re here […]
Read MoreOne day you rifle through your mail – there are the usual bills, fliers from grocery stores, and coupons – and then you see an envelope that really grabs your attention: it is from the Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers’ Compensation so you know it pertains to your workers’ compensation case. Your life has been turned […]
Read MoreSettling Your Lower Back Injury Workers’ Compensation Case If you have been unfortunate enough to sustain a lower back injury at work in Pennsylvania, you’re probably experiencing pain, have seen a few medical providers, and are unable to do your job. Will you be able to settle your workers’ compensation claim for your lower back […]
Read MorePearson Koutcher Law is proud to announce that our Pennsylvania workers’ comp lawyers, including firm owners Eric Pearson and Jon Koutcher, have been chosen for inclusion in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers in America. This is the tenth consecutive year that Eric has been honored with this prestigious recognition and six years running for […]
Read MoreIt’s bad enough if you strain your neck, back, or knee on the job and cannot work for a couple, three months. But if you need surgery because of your injury – that’s a whole different ballgame. Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law provides that somebody who injures themself at work and is disabled from their job […]
Read MoreIf you’re curious about workers’ compensation investigations, our workers compensation lawyers in PA at Pearson Koutcher Law can help you understand the process. Investigators are looking for a sign that an injured worker is not as injured as they are claiming. This may include failure to follow medical restrictions, working at a second job, and […]
Read MoreIt’s hard to watch an NFL game these days without seeing at least one player take a hit to the head that requires him to go to the sideline for the medical staff to perform tests to determine if he suffered a concussion. But it’s not just athletes competing in football games and other sports […]
Read MoreOn June 1, 2023, PA workers’ compensation lawyer Dave Brown of Pearson Koutcher law participated in an oral argument before the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board in a case involving an important workers’ compensation issue. The Appeal Board, comprised of the full board — the Chairman and five Commissioners — heard oral argument on four […]
Read MoreIn Pennsylvania, an injured worker that is disabled is entitled to wage-loss benefits, as well as the payment of medical bills. Here is a quick summary of how an injured worker is compensated for lost wages after getting hurt on the job from the lawyers for workplace injuries at Pearson Koutcher Law. Calculating How Much […]
Read MoreCOVID – 19 has wrecked havoc on families across the United States since March 2020. It is everywhere and it is scary. What made COVID so scary, was not knowing how you contracted it? Did you catch the virus at work? Do you still have lingering COVID symptoms? If so, can you collect workers’ compensation […]
Read MorePHILADELPHIA, PA, May 19, 2023 – Pennsylvania workers’ compensation lawyers Eric Pearson and Jon Koutcher have been selected for the thirteenth year in a row and Dave Brown and Mindy Levin for the 2nd year to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list of the top workers’ compensation attorneys in Pennsylvania for 2023. Each year, no more […]
Read MoreOver the weekend, Jonathan Koutcher, founding partner of Pearson Koutcher Law, and his family participated in Cycle For Survival to raise money for rare cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) exists to end cancer for life. Their specialized care teams work tirelessly to provide personalized, compassionate, […]
Read MoreEvery few years, the Pennsylvania legislature makes amendments to the state’s workers’ compensation law. Sometimes, the amendments are favorable to injured workers; other times, the changes benefit employers and insurance companies. Recently, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a House Bill, HB 930, by a vote of 112-88, that will be a nice win for […]
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