Maybe. It would depend on whether some aspect of your job could have caused or substantially contributed to the occurrence of the stroke. I would suggest that you report the incident as a work injury as soon as possible, and consult with a local workers' compensation lawyer in regard to your... View More

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answered on Jul 17, 2017

The short answer is that an insurance carrier does not have the ability to decide whether a subsequent injury is a "new injury" or a "recurrence" of a previous injury. The insurance carrier can certainly issue papers, trying to shape the case one way or the other, but,... View More

Until a new law is passed, that is correct that there will no longer be IRE's in Pennsylvania. Furthermore, if an injured worker has already been subject to an IRE resulting in a modification of suspension of their benefits, the modification or suspension may be challenged.

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answered on Jul 13, 2017

Workers' compensation systems vary widely from State to State. If you are receiving NY workers' comp, an attorney familiar with only PA workers' comp (as you are likely to find on this board) will be unable to help you. I would suggest you actually have a consultation with a NY... View More

If the carrier has filed a termination, that is to terminate your workers' compensation benefits. That petition would be filed by your employer not against your employer.

In regard to the wage loss checks from workers' compensation, they can't just stop making payments.... View More

To properly answer your question I would have to review the judge's decision. If the judge dismissed without prejudice and it has been less than 3 years since your date of injury, you may be able to re-file. If the claim was dismissed with prejudice or if it has been more than 3 years since... View More

You should retain counsel to advise you. Each independent contractor situation is different. The attorney can prepare an independent contractor agreement that can be used as a template for the various situations.

Good luck.

I wouldn't call it illegal. Regardless, it appears clear that the employer is not going to provide ongoing work after your injury, so you may have a claim for both wage loss and medical benefits. I regularly handle workers' compensation claims in Hazleton. Please feel free to contact... 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

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

If you have a contract individually or through a union, you may want to see if it addresses this issue. If not, there may be helpful information in your Employee Handbook, but an Employee Handbook is not a contract, so it does not guarantee that it's terms will be filed. As I understand it,... View More

No that does not sound right. If you were receiving wage loss benefits for the first injury between 6/16 and your return to work on 1/17, the average weekly wage for the first injury may apply to that period of time. Furthermore, if you returned to work with restrictions and were not making as... View More

If you suffered an injury in the course and scope of your employment, workers' compensation would be the correct route. Without additional information, it is impossible to provide a more complete answer.

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answered on May 30, 2017

A specific loss occurs when there is a loss of use of a body part "for all practical intents and purposes." This can be by literal amputation or just a sufficient loss of use. Fingers can be "lost" in whole or in half. You should meet with a PA workers' compensation... View More

You may or may not have a case depending on when it happened, etc. Feel free to call me and I can give you names of attorneys that may be able to assist.

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

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answered on May 5, 2017

You are asking for legal advice. This is a board where we answer general legal questions. You need to contact an attorney who is certified as a specialist in workers' compensation law, whether my firm or another of the fine attorneys on this board. You are at a critical juncture of your... View More

Ongoing Workers' Compensation wage loss benefits are to be paid the same as wages were at the employer. So if you were paid wages every week, you should receive a wage loss check every week. If you were paid wages every other week, your wage loss check should be paid every other week. If... View More

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

Medicaid is a need based program, so depending on the size of the settlement it could eliminate your entitlement. There are ways to spend the settlement that would not necessarily result in the loss of your Medicaid. There are also potential trust options. I would suggest initially discussing... View More