Assuming that your Workers Compensation Claim has been accepted by the Workers Compensation Carrier and you would otherwise be entitled to Wage Loss Benefits, as opposed to merely accepting a "Medical Only" Claim the answer to your question will depend upon whether, or not, the physical... View More

I am sorry to hear that you are still experiencing pain from the 4 fractured ribs that you sustained in October, 2017 while in the course and scope of your Employment.

Before I can properly answer your question, I will need to know the mechanism by which your Workers Compensation Benefits... View More

In order to be eligible for wage loss benefits, after sustaining a work-related injury, you must miss at least 7 days from work. If you are out of work more than 7 days, you would then receive wage loss benefits for days 8 through 13 and if out of work 2 weeks, your entitlement to wage loss... View More

Unfortunately, the Workers Compensation Carrier is entitled to file "serial" Petitions as long as they can show a change in condition and the subsequent Petitions are not barred by the doctrine of res judicata; i.e. litigating that which has previously been litigated.

Assuming... View More

The issue of receiving wage loss benefits is somewhat tricky. If you have returned to work after a work-related injury and your Claim has been accepted by the Workers Compensation Carrier you are only entitled to wage loss benefits for missing time from work if the medical provider or physical... View More

As long as you sustained an injury that occurred while in the course and scope of your Employment with your Employer you would be eligible for Workers Compensation Benefits. If you do not lose any time from work, you would be eligible for medical benefits. If your injury resulted in your inability... View More

The standards for "Total Disability" are different for Social Security and Pennsylvania Workers Compensation.

Just because a IME physician opines that you are fully recovered from your work-related injury, does not mean that this Opinion would be accepted by a Workers Compensation... View More

Unfortunately, it is difficult to answer your question without further information.

If you sustained a work-related injury and your Employer does not have Workers Compensation, you can always attempt to "settle" your Workers Compensation Claim with your Employer, however, it is... View More

I am sorry to hear about the injury that you have recently suffered while in the course and scope of your employment. It is illegal for your Employer to fire you in retaliation for instituting a Claim for Workers Compensation Benefits, however, unless you are a Union Employee, you may be Terminated... View More

Please note this question was asked in the wrong forum/category. This would best be asked of a domestic relations attorney.

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I am sorry to hear about the problems that you are having with your work-related injury, however, in order to properly answer your question I would require additional information.

If you have sustained a work-related injury that prevents you from driving, and your "release to return to... View More

I am sorry to hear about the problems that you are having with your alleged work-related injury and that after speaking with the Claims Adjuster, the Workers Compensation Carrier for your Employer has advised you that they will deny your Claim.

It is unnecessary for there to be... View More

I am sorry to hear about the injuries that you have sustained to your right arm and shoulder, however, it is somewhat unclear from your question as to what you are seeking.

Assuming that you are actually working, despite the ongoing problems with your work-related shoulder/arm injury and... View More

I am sorry to hear about the problems you are having as result of your work-related injury, however, it would be impossible to answer your question without further information.

In order to be eligible for Workers Compensation Benefits, your wage loss must be due to the work injury, and not... View More

I am sorry to hear about the problems that you are having with your work-related injury, however, as you indicate that you are represented by an Attorney, these questions would best be posed to your current Lawyer.

With that stated, there is a line of cases that holds if you refuse... View More

I am sorry to hear about the problems you are having with your work-related injury to your shoulder and cervical spine.

As previously noted, if your treating physician recommends that you undergo surgery to address either the Slap Tear or the herniated discs in your cervical spine, and... View More

In order to be eligible for Wage Loss Benefits pursuant to the Pennsylvania workers Compensation Act, as amended, one must miss at least one week of work. If you miss between 8 and 13 days, you would only be eligible for those missed days. If your work-related injury results in your missing 14... View More

I am sorry to hear about the problems that you are having with your Attorney, however, I do not believe that this situation require such drastic action as filing a Lawsuit against your Attorney.

It is my recommendation that you continue to contact your Attorney regarding this outstanding... View More

In order to control an injured worker's medical treatment the Employer is required to establish a list of designated physicians including at least 6 medical providers identifying specific positions. Said List of Designated Physicians must be posted at a readily accessible place at the... View More

Again, sir, I am sorry to hear about the problems that you are having with regards to an alleged work-related injury, however, it is unclear from your question as to what has occurred, and what remedy you are seeking.

I once again urge you to contact an Attorney who is a Certified... View More