Year: 2026

For injured workers dealing with Pennsylvania workers’ comp medical bills, a recent Commonwealth Court decision may mean that obtaining necessary medical equipment—and getting the workers’ compensation insurance carrier to actually pay for it—becomes more difficult. In Scomed Supply v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company and Sedgwick Claims Management Services, the Commonwealth Court considered whether a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]