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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 
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answered on May 2, 2017
I agree with Mr. Jaffe. Every State has a different set of workers' compensation laws. How relocating under NY workers' compensation law would impact you would depend on that law. An attorney familiar only with PA workers' compensation law could not answer this question. I also... 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
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answered on Apr 6, 2017
I agree with Mr. Jaffe. Prior to making a decision on returning to the labor market, it would be wise for an injured worker to consult with both their medical and legal professionals, to make sure the best decision is made. If an injured worker does not have an attorney, then this would be an... View More
So do I stand a better chance of a bigger payout using a lawyer or arbitrating with workers comp myself? My scar is 3" long across my chin.
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answered on Mar 23, 2017
Generally, no. Once an issue is decided by law, it cannot be challenged again. This is called "collateral estoppel" or "issue preclusion." So, if you get an award for your facial disfigurement, and it is not appealed, then that determination will be final. However, if you... View More
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
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answered on Feb 23, 2017
You need to contact an experienced attorney, especially one certified as a specialist in PA workers' compensation law (as both attorneys with my firm are). It is (unfortunately) common for these types of cases to be denied by the insurance carrier, and force litigation. We have handled cases... View More
I have asthma caused by allergies to chemicals and perfumes. I work for a company that has a "no chemicals or scents" policy that was in place prior to my employment. They are well aware of my conditional. Last week, one of the employees sprayed bleach, with caused an asthma attack so bad... View More
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answered on Feb 6, 2017
Yes, if a doctor says that the condition you have is related to the exposure at work, workers' comp would be responsible for treatment related (this would be known as an "aggravation of a pre-existing condition"). If you are out of work more than seven days as a result of this... View More
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