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Called try to get me arrested for taking the paper manager call my phone threatening me was deined my claim
answered on Jun 13, 2017
I am sorry to hear about the alleged work-related injury occurring on March 27, 2017, however, your question is unintelligible and therefore, I am unable to respond.
If you have a Workers Compensation Claim and your Employer has Denied same it is my recommendation that you promptly contact... View More 
comp says because i was not back to work long enough my weekly payments will go from $780 per week last injury to $440 this time does this sound right or somthing it should look into further?
answered on Jun 6, 2017
I am sorry to hear that you have sustained not only one but now to work-related injuries in the past year.
There is case law that would hold that your initial injury and its Average Weekly Wage may apply to the 2nd injury so that you can "maximize" your entitlement to Workers... View More
My employer fired me days after my accident claiming that I filed for workers comp, when they took me to the clinic after having my head injury. They call me back next day but they keep me working without restrictions on full duty. Weeks after they stop paying me, I missed a few days for doctors... View More
answered on May 10, 2017
I am sorry to hear about all the trouble that you are having as result of your work-related injury.
It is somewhat unclear as to what transpired, as well as what type of Benefits you are seeking; i.e. Workers Compensation Benefits and/or Unemployment Compensation Benefits.
It is my... View More
answered on May 5, 2017
I am sorry to hear that your Employer is not abiding by the restrictions placed upon you by your Treating physician.
Assuming that your Workers Compensation Claim has been accepted, your Employer should either be accommodating your restrictions or putting you back out on Workers... View More
answered on May 5, 2017
Workers Compensation Benefits in the State of Pennsylvania are to be paid at regular intervals, in the same fashion in which you are paid, prior to your injury. For example, if you were paid weekly, you should receive a weekly Workers Compensation Check, and if you are paid by-weekly, your Workers... View More
I have been living in Pennsylvania since 2003 and still travel back to NY for follow up and prescriptions with my spine doctor every 3 months. NY's new prescription law has made the trip more costly and time-consuming. I am considering re-locating to Texas to be near my daughter as I find I... View More
answered on May 2, 2017
This question would best be posed to and Attorney who handles New York Workers Compensation, rather than an Attorney who handles Pennsylvania Workers Compensation as each state's Workers Compensation laws are different.
Typically, when a client of mine inquires as to whether, or not,... View More
i want to take a job out of my trade cause . i wont be able to do the job. auto detailer. if i change jobs while have claim open. what goes on pros and con please
answered on Apr 6, 2017
Pennsylvania is a "wage loss" state and as such, if you are unable to perform your pre-injury job and find alternative employment in a less strenuous position you will be effecting the "value" of your case depending upon your current earning capacity. For instance, if you were... View More
I live in Pennsylvania, from what I understand they have 20 days to pay the back benefits. My lawyer contacted their lawyer and he has no idea what the deal is with the insurer and why they have't paid. My lawyer is filing penalties against them as we tried to make contact several times with... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2017
I am sorry to hear the problems that you are having with your Workers Compensation Claim.
As you are represented by Counsel, these questions are better opposed to your Attorney.
Under Section 406.1 (a) of the Act, the Workers Compensation Carrier is required to make payments within... View More
They will not cover wages for lost time.
answered on Apr 1, 2017
As noted by Mr. Belt, amputations are covered by the "Specific Loss" provisions of the WC Act, and if your injuries are limited to that amputation, you would only be eligible for the "Healing period" and the number of weeks of disability relating to 1/2 of the affected finger... View More
I said really neither,that I was unable to return to work with the injury I received at work and there is no light duty and I needed surgery,she kept going back to say when you filled out your claim for payment biweekly online that I checked I am available for work,I explained to her again yes but... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2017
Rather than constantly asking questions about your situation on this website, I believe you would best be served by contacting an Attorney who is a Certified Specialist in Workers Compensation Law to discuss your rights and remedies.
The Initial Consultation would be Free of Charge and most... View More
Contractor is from NJ and did not have workers comp covering me as a PA worker living and working in PA on a commercial project,policy only covered his NJ employees working in NJ or traveling,Claim was denied by insurance company due to this.
You think the best measure is going after the... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2017
I am sorry to hear about the injury that you sustained while working in Pennsylvania, for an Employer from New Jersey who apparently did not have out-of-state coverage for you.
Assuming that you did, in fact, sustain a work-related injury while working in the State of Pennsylvania and have... View More
Was told today if I don't return to work next week my position will be posted and I "will have to seek other employment". What are my options? Also how can I be fired while out per my surgeons orders and this is Workers' Comp?
answered on Mar 9, 2017
I am sorry to hear about the problems that you are experiencing as result of your work-related injury.
Unless you are a Member of a Union, or have been approved for FMLA, being on Workers Compensation does not guarantee that your Position will be there when you are recovered sufficiently... View More
Settlement included 9 months worth of compound cream, there was not a time limit on the 9 months. After paying for 4 months worth I received a successful experimental treatment. After 1.5 years the treatment no longer worked and I went to order a refill and it was denied twice. Since it was part... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2017
I am sorry to hear the difficulties that you are having with your Workers Compensation Claim, despite the Settlement that you reached several months ago.
Without seeing the contents of the Settlement, it is unclear as to whether, or not, the Workers Compensation Carrier is violating the... View More
I was working on my part time job where the guy pays all his employees cash. I am a plumber while on the job a piece of pvc ricashaied into my right eye and reputed it the doctors said that I may not regain vision in the eye and I have numerous surgeries to try and save the eye because the lense on... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2017
I am sorry to hear about the horrific injury that you have sustained to your right eye.
In order for you to be eligible for Workers Compensation, you must be earning wages that are reportable to the IRS. If your Employer is essentially "paying you under the table" in order to... View More
Fell January 11th. Been sending Bills to carrier. Carrier has only sent a prescription card. Haven't recieved a paycheck from work. How do I get lost wages paid to me until the doctors send me back to work.
answered on Mar 1, 2017
Assuming you provided prompt Notice to your Employer regarding your work-related injury, the Workers Compensation Carrier as 21 days to either accept or deny your Claimant. If you have not received a Notice of Workers Compensation Denial or Notice of Workers Compensation Payable by now it is... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2017
In order to be eligible for wage loss benefits after a work-related injury you must miss at least seven days from work. Thereafter, he would only be eligible for days eight through 13 until you miss a full two weeks at which point you would then be eligible to receive wage loss benefits for your... View More
full duty and I have no consistent modified duty work for him. WC Dr's now claim that he is healed, but his Dr's disagree. I wish he could return to full time duty, but I agree with HIS Dr's and him in that he CAN'T do the job. I have kept him on my healthcare plan while he... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2017
If your Workers Compensation Carrier has received the results of an IME that has released your Employee back to work and you have work available, discuss with your Carrier and let them handle the situation. They would be able to provide you with guidance on how to handle the situation.
I was robbed at gunpoint while on a delivery and now I'm horribly terrified and anxious to go back to work. I've also been having nightmares since it happened on Jan 27th. Now, especially since I have to testify soon, my anxiety has hit an all time high. My company told me initially to... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2017
I am sorry to hear about the traumatic event that you experienced while attempting to make a delivery in the course and scope of your employment.
If your Employer does not have a list of doctors with whom you must treat for a work-related injury, you are free to choose to treat with a... View More
My first concern is recovering from the caused injures depicted by CT scans (I landed on a protruding baseboard heater), yet how long do I have to later proceed (in PA) with possible negligence since the chair was previously informed to be broken, but it had not been replaced for months (it was... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2017
In order to be eligible for Wage Loss benefits, one must be out of work for 7 days, or more. If you are out of work for more than 14 days, your entitlement to Workers Compensation Benefits would be retroactive to day one. As noted, previously, the Workers Compensation Carrier as 21 days with which... View More
Claim was accepted. Received NCP w/wrong body part listed. Person received treatment & multiple tests done per insurance company. Doctors’ original assessment & tests confirmed proper body parts to treat but insurer wouldn’t correct NCP or Supplemental Agreement. Treatment continued... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2017
If the injured worker returned to work, with no loss of earnings, but continued to treat for the acknowledged work-related injury, they would be entitled to a Suspension of Benefits. Based upon the facts referenced above, it would appear as if your Benefits were Suspended based upon the Notice of... View More
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