On October 29, 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Act 126 into law after it passed both the Pennsylvania State House and Senate with strong bipartisan support. This new law represents a significant modernization of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation system by introducing the option for injured workers to receive workers’ compensation payments via direct deposit rather […]
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 […]
Medical marijuana is playing a growing role in helping injured workers manage pain and symptoms after workplace injuries in Pennsylvania. A significant court ruling in March 2023 confirmed that costs related to medical marijuana may now be reimbursed under the state’s workers’ compensation laws. On March 17, 2023, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a […]
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 […]
Hiring an Attorney Think about it. What do you do when shopping for an automobile? Well, if you don’t tell the salesman exactly what you want and what you expect from your automotive investment, then you are not going to get what you pay for. Shopping for a lawyer is much like that. When hiring […]
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