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...
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Month: April 2022
Impairment Rating Evaluations: What you need to know
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...
The insurance company won’t approve my treatment. What can I do?
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...
Traveling Employees: The Coming And Going Rule
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...
Workers’ Compensation: What Is My Case Worth?
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...