Pennsylvania Workers Comp

In Pennsylvania workers’ compensation, the first line of medical treatment is usually what we refer to as the employer’s panel physician, otherwise known by many clients as the company doctor. Time and time again, I have clients come to me that either have had poor medical treatment or the panel doctor refuses to listen to them. Let’s talk briefly about this ‘company doctor’ requirement. There are a few things you need to know about treating with the panel doctor. Pennsylvania…

We are approaching the end of 2022, and thus the season that workers’ compensation insurance carriers like to close out files. That means insurance carriers will frequently offer small settlements to close out files. I urge caution for Pennsylvania injured workers. Settling workers’ compensation cases should be a complex process. It is imperative to be sure that settlement is in YOUR best interest. It is imperative to be sure settlement amount is fair and reasonable, that unpaid medical bills are…

It is important for injured workers to disclose ALL pre-existing medical conditions, treatment, or symptoms related to the body part that was recently injured at work. Failing to do so can have devastating consequences on the workers’ compensation case. Every new client that comes to consult with me for a Pennsylvania work-related injury is asked about pre-existing conditions, treatment or symptoms. Why? Because I need to know. Time and time again, I have this very conversation with new clients that…

Many injured workers in Pennsylvania are unsure whether they need to retain an experienced workers’ compensation attorney. This article helps to address when and why you should retain an attorney to help with your case. When to hire an attorney to handle your workers comp case Quite frankly, my advice would be to call Mooney Law right away when injured at work. Here is an article on what you should do when injured at work. Workers’ compensation is quite complex,…

Pennsylvania injured workers may receive wage loss benefits when out of work due to a work injury. Many workers’ compensation cases also end in a settlement, where the injured worker receives a lump sum amount to settle their claim. This is the time of year where I get questions from clients on whether their weekly wage loss checks and their settlement funds are considered taxable income. The answer is NO. Workers’ compensation benefits are not taxable at the federal or…

Work restriction notes from the treating doctor are important to a workers’ compensation case. This can be confusing when an injured worker is out of work or has been terminated from employment. Why would I need a work restriction note if I am not working? Why is a work restriction note important? Under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, work restriction notes are critical to wage loss entitlement. First, an employer has a right to accommodate work restrictions. If the employer…

Injured workers should be wary of settlement offers made by workers compensation insurance carriers in November and December. Many workers’ compensation insurance carriers like to close out claims by the end of the year. That may mean the workers’ compensation insurance carrier will make a settlement offer to an injured worker to coax them in to settling their claim. If you have been offered a small settlement to close out your workers’ compensation claim, call Mooney Law for a free…