One of the most frequently asked questions by new clients in a workers compensation case is “What is covered?”. Or, stated another way, “What do I get?”. The working injured are anxious to familiarize themselves with all of the benefits available under the Workers Compensation Act. However, what is commonly not asked is, “What is […]
Proposed Tax on Legal Services
Senate Bill 76 was voted out of the Senate Finance Committee on 9/16/14. The bill now proceeds to the Senate floor for a vote. Titled the Property Tax Independence Act, the bill is intended to provide property tax relief. The bill proposes to replace school property taxes with an increase in the sales and use […]
10 Things You Should Know About the Pennsylvania Heart and Lung Act
1. What is the Heart and Lung Act? The Heart and Lung Act allows disabled police officers and firefighters to receive 100% of their regular salary, tax free. Salary is considered as base pay, excluding overtime. 2. Can I Collect Workers’ Compensation Benefits for an Injury Covered by Heart and Lung? Yes, but while receiving […]