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When seeking a new job after your work injury has resolved, or your case has been settled, there is a difference between what is legally required to be disclosed to a new employer vs. what is "strategic." What you must, should or may reveal varies with any given...
There are several types of damages that plaintiffs in a personal injury case may receive compensation for. Not every type applies to every case. What are the different types of damages? Compensatory damages There are two types of compensatory damages. Economic or...
What is an Impairment Rating Evaluation, and how is it different from an Independent Medical Exam? An Impairment Rating Evaluation (I.R.E.) is very different from a typical Independent Medical Exam (I.M.E.), and effects your right to workers’ compensation benefits in...
Opposite the usual requirement of pre-approval for medical treatment – involving private health insurance, Medicare or Medicaid – there is no pre-approval of treatment under worker’s compensation. There is also no legal requirement for the claims representative to...
A new decision has been handed down by the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania regarding injuries suffered while commuting to and from work – often referred to as "the coming and going rule." As a general rule, injuries sustained while traveling to and from work are...
The most frequently asked question by clients is “what is my case worth”, (closely followed by how much will this cost me?!) Below are just a few of the important considerations when determining what YOUR CASE is worth. 1. Every Case Is Unique 10 or 10,000 people with...
Faithful workers who become hurt on the job often wonder if filing a workers' compensation claim will lead to termination. This age-old question takes a modern spin as remote work continues to become more prevalent. Companies that provide remote work opportunities...
Subrogation is a fancy legal word describing the right of an insurance company to get money back. It can apply in several different ways in a workers' compensation claim. If a workers' compensation claim has been denied, and medical bills are paid by private health...
Car crashes continue to occur, even with more people working remotely. You may become an unfortunate statistic and find yourself dealing with the fallout. Aside from filing an insurance claim against the at-fault driver, you may also have the right to pursue a...
Workers' compensation: The personal comfort doctrine The personal comfort doctrine applies to employees who suffer an injury during a break, or when briefly stopping their work to address a personal need (such as using the restroom, smoking a cigarette, or having a...