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It is that time of year, as we approach the end of 2024. At then end of every year, workers’ compensation insurance carriers like to close out cases. Beware if you get a settlement offer for your workers’ compensation case. What injured workers have to understand is that insurance companies are looking to save money, limit liability, and pay out as little as possible. They are for profit businesses with shareholders who like profits. Their interests lie with themselves, not…

This review was just posted on Google and AVVO by a client of mine.  I always am grateful for a shoutout, particularly when a client is so pleased. This client had a substantial back injury while at work.  He worked through a temporary agency for a warehouse for a major cell phone manufacturer.  He was lifting heavy totes when he felt an onset of back and neck pain.  We were able to win him wage loss and medical benefits.  Afterwards,…

Unfortunately, many injured workers suffer injuries severe enough that require surgery. Whether it is a back, neck, knee, shoulder, ankle, wrist , or some other surgery, it can certainly become a cog in the wheel of your Pennsylvania workers’ comp case. Some injured workers end up having surgery, making a full recovery, and returning to work. However, that is now always the case. Many times, the insurance company may challenge surgery through a utilization review process, deny surgery because of…

There are many ‘myths’ out there about Pennsylvania workers’ compensation that I hear during an intake process. I address those myths in this article. Here are the top 10 Pennsylvania workers comp myths. I should just wait and see how my injury heals Waiting to see how your injury heal before providing notice of injury to your employer and filing a workers’ compensation claim will put your claim in jeopardy. There are statutory deadlines to provide notice to your employer…

The Pennsylvania workers’ compensation process can drag on for injured workers. A frequent question I am asked is whether an injured worker can start a new job while on workers’ compensation benefits. The answer is yes, an injured worker can start a new job while on workers’ compensation benefits. An Injured worker must report new job to the insurance carrier If an injured worker is receiving wage loss benefits and begins working a new job, the injured worker is required…