In baseball, if teams play two games in a day, it’s called a doubleheader. In the workplace, if somebody sustains two injuries – in the same day, week, month, or year – that is one unlucky person. But how does this play out in a PA workers’ compensation case? We like to use hypotheticals to […]
Read MoreIf you have been injured at work, there can be a lot of uncertainty about what comes next, especially if you are not receiving benefits. If you hire Pearson Koutcher Law, one of our seasoned workers’ compensation lawyers will file a Claim Petition on your behalf, alleging that you’ve been injured at work and are […]
Read MoreWondering how workers’ compensation works? Looking to apply for workers’ compensation benefits? You have come to the right place. Pearson Koutcher Law, expert workers’ compensation lawyers in PA, have provided a step-by-step guide on how to apply for workers’ compensation. Read on to learn the process in workers’ compensation cases so you will know what […]
Read MoreDo I Need A Lawyer If I’m Currently Receiving Benefits? If you injured yourself at work in Pennsylvania and reported it to your employer, you may have started to receive workers’ compensation benefits without contacting a lawyer. Sometimes, the insurance company does the right thing and accepts a claim. However, you may still be wondering […]
Read MoreSubrogation is a way for an insurance company to recoup money that it has paid out in a previous claim. This concept is applicable outside of the realm of workers’ compensation, but within workers’ compensation, it is a way for the employer’s insurance company to receive part of the money that you are awarded in […]
Read MoreIndependent contractors are not eligible for workers’ compensation under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act. However, just because your employer may characterize you as an independent contractor, that does not mean you are an independent contractor instead of an employee under workers’ compensation law. If you believe that you’ve been misclassified as an independent contractor, please […]
Read MoreIf you injure yourself at work, the workers’ compensation insurance company for your employer is required to pay for medical treatment that is reasonable, necessary, and related to your injury. But can the insurance company stop your benefits if you are not willing to undergo a certain type of treatment? It depends on several factors. […]
Read MoreIt is possible that you can still reach a settlement in your workers’ comp. case after you submit to an IME, short for Independent Medical Examination. If you’ve been asked to undergo an IME by the insurance company, there are potential changes on the horizon in your workmans comp PA case. This raises the question […]
Read MoreStarting a Workers’ Compensation PA Claim Workers’ compensation is no-fault insurance for employees so that if they get injured at work, they will continue to get paid and have their medical costs covered. When you get injured at work and you tell your supervisor, your employer starts the process by filing a claim with their […]
Read MoreIf you have a workers’ compensation claim and have received forms from the insurance company, don’t ignore them. If you do, your benefits could be suspended. Let our PA workers’ compensation lawyer further explain. Twice a year, the insurance company for your employer can send you three workers’ compensation forms for you to complete, sign, […]
Read MoreIf you injure yourself at work and are unable to return to your job, even if the insurance company accepts your claim, it is extremely likely that at some point they will try to make a case that you are able to return to work and are not entitled to benefits. If this happens you […]
Read MoreIf you have injured your back at work, it can be frustrating that you have to prove it to your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company – and then to a Judge if the insurance company denies your claim. If you want to know how to prove a back injury at work, contact the lawyers for […]
Read MoreAll too often, we see workers who were injured at work, but thought the injury wasn’t serious and didn’t get it checked out by a doctor. Not only can this lead to a worsening of your injury, but it can make it more difficult to secure the workers’ compensation benefits that you deserve. If you […]
Read MoreA high percentage of criminal cases do not make it to a trial because the prosecutor and the defendant’s lawyer agree to a deal in which the defendant pleads guilty to a charge or charges. Likewise, many civil lawsuits – personal injury and employment law cases, for example – settle long before trial as both […]
Read MoreNon-citizen workers, both documented and undocumented, are eligible for workers’ compensation under the Pennsylvania Worker’s Compensation Act. However, insurance companies may try to exploit an injured worker’s immigration status as a reason for denying them workers’ compensation benefits. For example, when a US citizen sustains a work injury and is able to perform a light-duty […]
Read MoreA common question we are often asked at Pearson Koutcher Law is: When will I start to receive my workers’ compensation payments? Ideally, you should start to receive your wage-loss benefits within 21 days after notifying your employer of your injury. After you report your injury, your employer should promptly submit a claim to its […]
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