Make no mistake about it – if you injure yourself at work, the workers’ compensation insurance company for your employer is not your friend. They are in business to make money and want to pay out as little money as they can on each workers’ compensation claim, including yours. There are numerous tools in their […]
Read MoreRecusal is a fancy legal term that you may have heard over the years while watching legal dramas on TV but you do not fully understand. We’re going to tell you exactly what that term means and how it could affect your workers’ compensation case. What Is Recusal? Recusal is defined as a challenge of […]
Read MoreIf you have a PA workers’ comp claim, it’s likely that at some point you will have to testify at a workers’ compensation hearing. If you have never testified in a legal matter, it’s understandable that you will have some anxiety. Even if you have testified before, you may be anxious. Here are some tips […]
Read MoreThroughout time, women have been known to perform a multitude of physically demanding jobs such as factory or warehouse work and sometimes suffer from a work injury in Pennsylvania. Women whose jobs are more of a light-duty nature still get injured, such as in a motor vehicle accident while traveling for their job, or in […]
Read More2020 has been a year to forget with the COVID crisis crippling our country. We extend our deepest sympathies to everybody who has lost family members and friends to this dreadful virus. Let’s count our blessings and hope that the vaccines will put an end to the pandemic in 2021. The world of Pennsylvania workers’ […]
Read More2021 will hopefully bring an end, finally, to the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been a very difficult year for everybody. On a less important note globally, but nevertheless a minor victory for injured workers in Pennsylvania, the new year will bring an increase in the amount of weekly workers’ compensation benefits that individuals injured at […]
Read MoreIf you hurt yourself at work and cannot do your job as a result of your injuries, normally you are entitled to PA workers’ compensation benefits under [Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Law](https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Workers-Compensation/publications/Pages/WC%20Act/WC-Act-Landing-Page.aspx) – money for your lost wages and payment of your medical bills. There are a few exceptions to this general rule, though, one of […]
Read MoreImagine this: you injured yourself at work, and the insurance company denied your PA workers’ comp claim, forcing you to hire a lawyer to file a Claim Petition for Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits on your behalf. Hearings and depositions are held over the next several months in your case; all the while, you have not […]
Read MoreWorkers’ Comp PA Lawyer Discusses How Leaving The Work Force May Affect Your Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Pennsylvania There is nothing more honorable and rewarding for parents than to stay home and take care of their children. We have to caution you, though – according to a recent ruling by the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, […]
Read MoreIf you injure yourself at work, you will find out quickly that the workers’ compensation process requires the completion of a lot of forms. Your supervisor or a Human Resources representative from your employer is likely to ask you to complete an Incident Report, describing how you hurt yourself. You may be referred by your […]
Read MoreSupersedeas is a frequently-used term by lawyers and Judges in Pennsylvania workers’ compensation cases. If you have been unlucky enough to injure yourself at work, understanding supersedeas and their contingencies is essential to the outcome of your case. Read on for an in-depth guide detailing supersedeas Pennsylvania outcomes and expert recommendations from Philadelphia workers’ compensation […]
Read MoreLove sometimes lasts forever, but can your workers’ comp. benefits? The answer, theoretically, is yes, but it happens very rarely. Most workers’ comp. claims are fairly short-lived. We’re here to tell you how long you can expect your workers’ comp. benefits to last — and the ways in which they can stop. Let’s say you […]
Read MoreWhenever you need to hire a lawyer for a legal matter, an important consideration is always: What will the lawyer charge? If you hire a lawyer for a family matter – divorce or child support, for example – the lawyer will likely charge you an hourly rate. If you buy a home and hire a […]
Read MoreMany years ago, a distraught man made an emergency appointment for a consultation with a prominent criminal defense lawyer in central Pennsylvania. The man, sweating profusely, sat across from the lawyer at his desk and confided he had killed his wife earlier in the day. The lawyer was floored and allowed the man to tell […]
Read MoreIf you hurt yourself at work, and it’s not a serious injury, you will probably be able to get treated adequately with medication, physical therapy, and maybe some injections. However, what happens if your injury is serious enough that you may require surgery — to your back, shoulder, knee, or another body part? Will workers’ […]
Read MoreYour employer is likely to give you a raise each year, but what about if you injure yourself and start to collect workers’ comp? Will the amount of your benefits increase every year? Will there be a cost-of-living increase applied to your workers’ comp. benefits? Good questions – we’re here to provide you with the […]
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