A 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 […]
Read MoreWhen Is Sexual Harassment A PA Workers’ Compensation Claim? Nobody deserves to be sexually harassed or assaulted in a professional work environment. 60% of women have experienced sexual advances, crude or sexist language and conduct, or sexual coercion in the workplace. 38% of women experience consistent sexual behaviors qualifying as sexual harassment in the workplace. […]
Read MoreThere is an ancient Latin phrase, “Falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus,” that means “False in one thing, false in everything.” This is also a legal principle that means a witness who testifies falsely about one matter is not at all credible to testify about any other matter. If you pursue a Pennsylvania workers’ compensation […]
Read MoreIt was a beautiful day on Saturday, October 28th, 2022, for the 8th Annual Home At Last Howloween 5k and 1 mile dog walk. It is the rescue’s biggest fundraising event of the year attracting 428 participants and raising $30,487. Since the event started, the rescue has raised over $218,000. All of the proceeds go […]
Read MoreOnce your workers’ comp case has been settled, it’s normal to ask yourself — can I still receive some form of disability benefits in the future? The short answer is yes. You may be able to obtain or continue to get Social Security disability benefits after a workers’ comp settlement. However, the amount you are […]
Read MoreA standard part of a workmans comp PA us for the claimant, or injured worker, to provide a deposition. A deposition is essentially an interview under oath of someone relevant to the case. Most cases include depositions of the injured worker, the injured worker’s treating doctor, and a doctor of the insurance company’s choosing. Sometimes, […]
Read MoreIf you are considering filing a workers’ compensation claim, you are probably wondering about medical care and whether you are allowed to choose your own doctor. Under PA workers’ comp law, injured workers are allowed some choice of doctor. If your claim is accepted and your employer has a proper list of six or more […]
Read MorePearson Koutcher Law was a sponsor in last week’s Make The World A Better Experience presented by Healthbridge. The event was held on Thursday, September 29th at Citizens Bank Park where attendees had the opportunity to take some swings in the actual batting cage the Phillies players use to work on their hitting stroke and […]
Read MoreAre you wondering what happens to medical bills when workers comp is denied? Under workers’ compensation PA if your workers’ comp claim is denied, you are responsible for the costs of your medical treatment. Because medical care is often very costly, a denial of medical benefits can prevent people from getting the care that they […]
Read MoreIn most respects, workers’ compensation is the same for union and non-union workers. Regardless of whether you are part of a union or not, your employer is still required to carry workers’ compensation insurance and pay you workers’ comp benefits if you get hurt on the job. Sometimes union organizations can help workers find the […]
Read MorePearson Koutcher Law is proud to announce that four of its Pennsylvania workers’ comp lawyers, firm owners Eric Pearson and Jon Koutcher, and Partners Mindy Levin and Laura Brooke, have been chosen for inclusion in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in America. This is the ninth consecutive year that Eric has been honored with […]
Read MoreIf you injure yourself at work in Pennsylvania, you will want to know exactly what benefits you are entitled to. We’re here to explain what PA workers’ compensation covers – and does not cover. Wage Loss Benefits If you are unable to do your job because of your work injury, the workers’ comp. insurance company […]
Read MoreLike criminal law, personal injury law, and employment law, workers’ compensation is a separate area of the law in Pennsylvania in which lawyers are specialists. So what exactly is “Pennsylvania workers’ compensation” and why would a person need a workers’ comp lawyer? Let’s break down the term “workers’ compensation” and provide a quick summary of […]
Read MoreFor many law students, answering the question, “What type of law are you going to practice?” can be a daunting task. One thing they don’t teach you in law school is what a lawyer actually does. How could they? The law has countless areas of practice and most areas require lawyers to do entirely different […]
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