Workers Compensation

Can You Reopen a Workers’ Compensation Case in Pennsylvania?

You can reopen a workers’ compensation case if your condition worsens and your claim isn’t completely closed. For example, this might happen if you reinjure yourself after returning to work and you didn’t enter into a final settlement for your…

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How and When You Can Receive Workers’ Compensation for Stress 

If you find yourself suffering from a severe stress-related workplace injury, you may be wondering, “can I even sue my employer for stress and anxiety”? The short answer to that question is yes, but it’s complicated. Stress in the workplace…

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Workers Comp Claims Adjusters and You: How to Deal with Insurance Adjusters

Workers Comp Claims Adjusters and You: How to Deal with Insurance Adjusters When you are injured at work, your employer and their insurance company should immediately step in to help you get the medical care and lost wage benefits you…

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How To Fire Your Workers Comp Attorney Without Hurting Your Case

Your attorney should be your best resource and biggest cheerleader in your workers’ compensation case. However, if you lack trust in your attorney or you feel your attorney-client relationship is lacking in any way, it may be a good idea…

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What to Expect at Your Workers’ Compensation Mediation

Workers’ comp mediation is an alternative form of dispute resolution that allows injured workers, employers, and insurance companies to reach a settlement for a work-related injury as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible. Using a mediator means you do not…

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FMLA and Workers’ Comp Guide: Can You Get Both at the Same Time?

You can get both FMLA and workers’ compensation benefits at the same time in Pennsylvania. However, you must meet certain qualifications to get both of these types of benefits. The requirements are different, and you will likely get more benefits…

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Difference Between The Two Types Of Notices Of Compensation Payable

What Is A Notice Of Compensation Payable? A Notice of Compensation Payable (NCP), is an acknowledgment letter indicating that a workers’ compensation claim has been accepted, by the employer and the insurance company; and the payout of compensation benefits are…

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Compromise & Release Agreements: Their Effect on Workers’ Compensation Settlements

If you’ve been injured at work or someone you love has suffered an injury while working, you probably have a workers’ compensation case. During this process, you may hear about compromise and release agreements. You need to understand what these…

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Unsafe Working Conditions: Definition, How To Identify & Reporting

Both federal government and Pennsylvania law requires that employers follow specific rules and regulations regarding worker safety and mitigating unsafe working conditions. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) establishes and enforces many of these rules to mitigate the potential…

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Getting Compensation for a Work-Related Neck Injury in PA (2023)

If you experience a work-related neck injury, you may be eligible for benefits under Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation system. The financial award you receive might include your past and future medical expenses, lost income, or serious and permanent disfigurement.   To…

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