July 2021 Articles
What Happens If You Are Overpaid On Your Workers’ Compensation Benefits
When an insurance company pays more benefits to a claimant than they are entitled to, they may try to obtain reimbursement of the overpayment from the claimant. However, the Workers Compensation Act does not allow the insurance company to seek reimbursement directly from the injured worker Hurst v. WCAB (Preston...
Continue Reading3 safety tips for road trips
With summer comes road trips, and having an accident during some family fun time is the furthest thing from your mind. Medical bills, a new car and dealing with the insurance company become a headache you do not want to deal with. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the...
Continue ReadingNotice Of Temporary Compensation Payable
The Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Act permits an employer (or their insurance company) to accept an injured worker’s claim on a temporary basis, while they conduct an investigation. Within 90 days of issuing a Notice of Temporary Compensation Payable (NTCP), the insurance company must formally accept or deny responsibility to pay...
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