Thinking about settling your workers’ compensation claim? Before you accept a lump‑sum offer, it’s critical to understand how a settlement could affect your medical care, income, job, and long‑term financial security. Insurance companies often push injured workers to settle early—sometimes before they fully understand their rights or future needs. Once a workers’ comp case is […]
Injured Workers Beware: Company Doctors and Nurse Case Managers
Learn your rights when dealing with company doctors and nurse case managers under Pennsylvania workers’ compensation, including when you can choose your own doctor. Under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, an injured worker may be required to treat with a company‑designated doctor during the first 90 days after a work injury—but only if the employer […]
New Benefit rate alert: What Injured Workers need to know to understand Pennsylvania workers’ compensation maximum benefit rate
What Is the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Maximum Benefit Rate? The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation maximum benefit rate is the highest weekly amount an injured worker may receive for total disability benefits under Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law. Total disability benefits are available to injured workers who are unable to work following a work‑related injury. This typically occurs […]
