Increased workers’ compensation payments for a specific loss of a body part or for a disfigurement claim may now be available for many individuals based upon a decision issued by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in January 2025. This decision overturned prior court decisions related to the calculation of the amount payable in these cases for […]
On October 29, 2024, Act 126 was approved by the Governor, after bipartisan support in both the Pennsylvania State House and Senate. Act 126 is a significant step forward in the modernization of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation system, by providing for direct deposit of workers’ compensation checks in many instances for injured workers. Injured workers […]
A fee review in a Pennsylvania workers’ compensation case is a process where a healthcare provider can dispute the amount or timeliness of a payment made by a workers’ compensation insurer or employer for medical services rendered to an injured worker. Here are the key points about the fee review process: Purpose: The fee review […]
On March 17, 2023, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a decision holding that the costs of medical marijuana are to be reimbursed by workers’ compensation insurance companies and self-insured employers under the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation act. In a 5 to 2 decision the majority of the Court analyzed both Federal laws and the Pennsylvania […]
Workers’ Compensation Total Disability Rates Below is a schedule for the workers’ compensation total disability rates that apply to any injuries that occurred in the last three years. The compensation rate is based upon an employee’s average weekly wage. To understand the chart, refer to the 2023 column. If an employee is earning more than […]
Injury Treatment with the Company or “Panel” Doctors Many injured workers are directed by their employer to a specific medical provider following a work injury. We are often asked whether this is required by law, and if there are ways to get around it. The short answer is that the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act does […]
Classification of Injuries Covered Under Workers’ Compensation Act There seems to be a real interest in learning more about the classification of injuries covered under the Workers’ Compensation Act. The following represents several categories of injuries typically found compensable under our current law. Traumatic A traumatic injury is generally considered as one that results […]
If you are considering settling your workers’ compensation claim, you obviously need to try to maximize the amount of the settlement that you will be receiving. Following your settlement, you may be limited to a fixed income from other sources, forced to work at a lower-paying job to make ends meet, in need of funds […]
Here are a few of the steps you should follow to best protect your right to benefits under the PA Workers’ Compensation Act after you are injured at work. 1. Report Your Injury Immediately Under the PA Workers’ Compensation Act, an employee has up to 120 days to report an injury. However, failure to report […]
Ever since the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has become an everyday factor in our lives, we have received a number of questions regarding the interplay between Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Workers’ Compensation. Because the virus is so prevalent in the general population, workers’ compensation insurance carriers are very likely to deny claims for worker’s compensation based on contracting […]
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