Medical Care of Torn Rotator Cuff at Work – Case Summary A settlement of $175,000, plus continued medical care for life-related to the torn rotator cuff at work, was negotiated by attorney Eric Betzner on behalf of one of his clients. The injured worker was a custodian at a school, where he had worked for […]
$502,000 Workers Compensation Settlement for Foot Injury
Natural Gas Industry Workers Compensation Case Summary – Foot Injury Attorney Eric Betzner obtained a settlement valued at $502,000 for an injured worker who sustained a crush injury to his foot, while working in the natural gas industry. The worker, who lived in West Virginia, was employed as a truck driver, driving flatbed trucks, water […]
$235,000 Plus Continued Medical Care Settlement for Work Related Injury
Medical Care for Work Related Injury Case Summary – Slip and Fall, Lower Back Attorney Scott Leckie negotiated a settlement for one of his clients from Morristown Pennsylvania in the amount of $235,000 plus continued lifetime coverage of medical treatment for a work related injury. The injured worker worked in the coal mining industry as […]
$425,000 Workers Compensation Settlement for Injured Construction Worker
Injured Construction Worker Case Summary – Herniated Disc and Spinal Cord Attorney Scott Leckie obtained a $425,000 settlement for an injured construction worker from Clearfield Pennsylvania who sustained a serious back injury while working for his employer. The injured employee had worked for several years for this employer, and his job was to install rebar […]
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 […]
$195,000 Workers Compensation Settlement for Injured Worker
Injured Worker Case Summary – Foot and Ankle Injury In December 2015, an injured ironworker from Washington PA who was represented by attorney Eric P. Betzner received a settlement of $195,000 for his work related injury. The ironworker was injured in 2013, when a piece of steel fell off a forklift injuring his foot and […]
2016 Maximum Workers Compensation Rate Announced
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has announced that the maximum workers compensation rate for 2016 will be $978 per week. This is an increase of $27 from the maximum compensation rate for 2015, which was $951 per week. This new maximum rate applies to any injuries that occur in the year 2016.
House Arrest and Its Effect on Unemployment Compensation and Workers’ Compensation Entitlement
In a decision issued on April 27, 2015 by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Chamberlain v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, the Court has issued a decision which may be the final word, absent additional legislation, on when or whether an individual who is eligible for unemployment compensation benefits and/or workers’ compensation benefits can collect […]