I was pleased to have been able to offer Mooney Law to serve as Pro Bono counsel for the Doberman Pinscher Rescue of PA. The DPRPA is a volunteer, non-profit organization that rescue and rehomes needy purebred Dobermans. Mooney Law is proud to help this great organization.
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…
Mooney Law has expanded its Shippensburg office due to client growth in the Shippensburg area. The office address will remain the same at 34 West King Street. The firm has relocated across the hall into the former office of Bell Insurance. The new office provides additional office space for other Mooney Law attorneys to meet clients. We have seen continued, sustained growth in our Franklin and Cumberland county markets and Shippensburg has been a big part of that growth. …
The huge warehouse being built off Exit 24 of Interstate 81 in Shippensburg looks to be nearing completion. The warehouse is reportedly a Walmart Distribution Center. As you can see by the image below, it is nearing completion. Besides more truck traffic on the Olde Scotland Road and Shippensburg in general, a new large warehouse bring more employees. Hopefully, proper training and safe practice prevail at this new location. Mooney law represents injured workers throughout Pennsylvania. With an office located…
If you have been released to light duty and your employer refuses to accommodate those restrictions, then your workers compensation wage loss benefits will continue. In a claim that is denied, then the potential liability for workers compensation wage loss benefits continues to accrue against the workers compensation insurance carrier, should your claim petition be granted. Not all employers have light duty. That can be frustrating for an injured worker who wishes to get back to work. Many do. Wage…
Why am I receiving medical bills in the mail when I was injured at work? There are several potential answers to that question. Under the Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation Act, most injured workers are entitled to certain benefits. One of those benefits is medical care and treatment. Covered medical treatment can include doctor visits, physical therapy, occupational therapy, work hardening therapy, medication, lab and diagnostic tests, surgery, pain management, rehabilitation services, and more. Additionally, it is important to know that there…
Mooney Law proudly supports many community organizations throughout Central Pennsylvania. This year, we are proud sponsors of the Shippensburg Wrestling Boosters.
When an injured worker is out of work from the work injury and getting paid wage loss benefits, should they still seek an experienced workers’ compensation attorney? The answer is YES. Here are 9 specific reasons you should seek the advice of an experienced workers’ compensation attorney. 1. Document review. Throughout the course of a workers’ compensation claim, injured workers receive numerous documents and correspondence. Some of those advise the injured worker to sign. Having Mooney Law representing you allows…
Facebook and other social media can harm your Pennsylvania workers’ compensation case. In today’s world, it is natural that when something impactful happens in our lives, we want to share that news with friends and family and we do so on Facebook and other social media. However, it is critical for an injured worker to understand that Facebook posts can and will be used against you in a Pennsylvania workers’ compensation case. Insurance companies do background searches on injured workers.…
Here are twelve basic things injured workers should know about Pennsylvania workers' compensation. Only employees are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits in Pennsylvania. Often times, usually in cases where the employer is uninsured, we litigate the issue of whether the injured worker was an employee or subcontractor. I personally have litigated tons of these employee status issues. If the injured worker is truly an independent contractor, then there is no entitlement workers’ compensation benefits. Disputes over employment status are fact…