April 2023 Articles
Catastrophic Work Injuries and Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Catastrophic work injuries are injuries that permanently or severely alter a worker’s ability to function, earn a living, or live independently. These injuries often result in long-term or permanent disability and can dramatically change a worker’s life. In Pennsylvania, catastrophic injuries that occur in the course of employment may qualify...
Continue ReadingWhat Is an Impairment Rating Evaluation in a Workers’ Compensation Case?
If you’ve been receiving workers’ compensation for over 104 weeks in Delaware County or anywhere in Pennsylvania, you may be scheduled for an Impairment Rating Evaluation — also known as an IRE. This exam can dramatically impact the benefits you receive moving forward. Here’s how it works, why it matters,...
Continue ReadingLos síntomas tardíos – y por qué debe actuar cuanto antes después de un accidente
Casi todos los trabajadores saben que tienen la opción de solicitar los beneficios de la indemnización al trabajador si sufren un accidente laboral que los deja con una lesión severa que no los permite trabajar por un tiempo. Pero a veces un trabajador sufre un accidente laboral, o la exposición...
Continue ReadingCourt rules workers’ comp must cover cost of medical marijuana
Marijuana is becoming an increasingly popular option for treating pain, particularly as concerns about the opioid crisis escalate. However, some employers and workers’ compensation insurance providers refused to pay for the cost of medical marijuana as part of a workers’ compensation claim. The Commonwealth Court ruled that workers’ compensation must...
Continue ReadingWhat is a third-party work injury claim?
Most work injuries are straightforward. They occur between you and your employer, with your employer’s workers’ compensation insurer handling the claim. You will not go to court. The workers’ compensation system will handle the full case. However, there are some occasions where there is a third party who is liable...
Continue ReadingWhat are possible reasons to deny a workers’ comp claim?
Making sure you receive workers’ compensation to cover your medical bills after a work accident is an important priority. Unfortunately, insurers for a workplace do not always approve a claim. If you wonder why an insurance company would deny you coverage, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry lists some...
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