Important Medical Facts About Concussions Here at Yablonski, Costello & Leckie, we have handled numerous cases involving individuals who have suffered concussions both on and off the job. While most of these injuries were the result of falls or auto accidents, there other types of accidents which can result in concussions. For instance, striking one’s […]
Back Injury Advice
Understanding your Back Injury One of the most common injuries seen in our practice is the back injury. People hurt their backs in auto accidents, slips and falls, trips and falls, industrial accidents and truck accidents, just to name a few. Sometimes the injury is catastrophic, immediate and easy to link to the accident that […]
Three Things to Do Following a Head Injury at Work
Protect yourself when you have a head injury at work. We have recently had several clients come to see us following a head injury at work. Unfortunately, head injuries are more difficult to recognize, diagnose, and treat than more obvious physical injuries such as a broken bone. As a result, many individuals do not take […]
Traumatic Brain Injuries and Concussions
Defining Traumatic Brain Injuries and Concussions Often there is a misconception as to the definition of a traumatic brain injury. Many people believe that these types of injuries present themselves with immediate and recognizable results such as a coma or profound physical disability. However, in many instances, this is not the case. Complications resulting from […]
What Is My Back Injury Claim Worth?
If you have a legal case involving a back injury claim, whether it involves a personal injury claim (such as from an automobile accident or a slip and fall) or you are injured at work, there are various factors that will impact on what your claim will be worth. In some ways, a personal injury […]
Pennsylvania Injury Statutes of Limitations
All claims against others for injuries have important time limitations within which you must either resolve the claim through settlement or file a formal lawsuit to preserve your claim. This is called a statute of limitations or limitation of actions. Different types of injury claims have different limitations periods. For example, a workers’ compensation claim […]
5 Things You Should Know About Private Health Insurance Plan Reimbursement From Your Recovery For An Auto Accident
1. Minimum Required Medical Coverage Under Pennsylvania Auto Insurance You are only required to carry a minimum amount of $5,000.00 in first party medical payments under the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law (PMVFRL) to pay for auto accident related medical treatment under your personal auto insurance policy. First party benefits are paid for medical treatment […]
The Truth About Independent Medical Exams (IME’s)
If you have been a recipient of workers’ compensation benefits for any length of time, you may one day receive a letter in the mail requesting that you attend an Independent Medical Exam (IME). If you have never received such a request before, you may find yourself wondering exactly what Independent Medical Exams (IME’s) are […]
You Just Had A Work Injury – 3 Questions We Are Often Asked Early in A Claim
1. Do I have to treat with the doctors my employer is sending me to for my work injury? Many people are aware that the workers’ compensation laws allow an employer to limit treatment options for the first ninety days following a work injury. However, the right of the employer to limit treatment during for […]