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I went to the er that night and the next day. I was diagnosed with several muscle strains yet they denied that I suffered a work injury?! It was on tape when I fell due to their broken leaking ice machine. I have hundreds of dollars in medical bills and lost wages from falling at work. I don't... View More 
answered on Jul 18, 2016
Members of the Pennsylvania Assn for Justice give free consultations--look for one that specializes in comp.If you need names give me a call.
This was an on the job injury backhoe ran over my foot. I have not not re injuries the foot since then but have noticed changes like arthritis and joint pain setting in. I'm only 39 and concern as I get older. Would I still be cover to see a doctor and get treatment for this injury under... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2016
Generally no. However, why not contact a member of the Pennsylvania Assn for Justice who handles workers compensation--they give free consultations.
My case was back in 2000 and it was there in Pennsylvania. I have had issues ever since but not sure I can do or should do anything. I was injured in Pennsylvania I have moved though and now live in WA.
answered on Jul 16, 2016
A judge cannot make you sign off on a workers' compensation claim. If the judge terminated your benefits or if you signed a Compromise and Release Agreement in 2000, it is very unlikely that anything could be done at this time.
answered on Jul 8, 2016
Workers' compensation does not provide any form of additional job security. If you have a union or a contract, that can provide additional protection. You may also obtain some job protection for 12 weeks under the FMLA. To answer your specific question, barring a contract to the contrary or... View More
I received very little support from my employer. We have a smaller food service cafe. Temps were of no use as they were barely trained. Majority of the work for 2 months fell on me. Pain daily I wear a brace when I sleep and a brace daily. Please advise.
answered on Jul 8, 2016
If you have not already done so, you need to report the injury to a member of management at your employer and complete an accident report. If the employer has a medical provider panel, you will need to treat with those providers for the first 90 days. The workers' compensation carrier is... View More
I hurt myself (not at work) almost 2 years ago. I missed a lot of work and sought treatment (all at my expense). I now have a new job and injured myself except it's the same symptoms as before. Do I have to tell WC about the old injury? Are they allowed access to my medical records? Can they... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2016
By making a workers' compensation claim you essentially waive your normal privacy rights in regard to your medical history. If you do not tell them about the prior injury, they are still all but guaranteed to eventually find out about it, and your failure to disclose will be used to make you... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2016
Any condition is potentially covered by workers' compensation in Pennsylvania so long as you are able to demonstrate through unequivocal medical evidence that the condition was caused by the job duties.
I forgot to make my appointment. So my appointment will be closer to 120 days rather than 90 days. Although I did see my orthopedist for my post operative appointment only 2 weeks ago. My question is whether or not this will effect my works comp.
answered on Jul 1, 2016
Any significant gap in treatment may impact your workers' compensation claim. It sounds like you are seeing several doctors which may reduce any potential impact if you see one or more of them while waiting to see your PCP.
answered on Jun 24, 2016
Under a Notice of Temporary Compensation Payable, the employer has the right to withdraw acceptance of the claim within the first 90 days. If they fail to do so, the document converts to a Notice of Compensation Payable under which you are potentially entitled to payment for related medical bills... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2016
Without seeing the document, it is impossible to answer your question. If you had a lawyer for claim, I would suggest you review this letter with them.
Went back to wc, put on light duty. Light duty us not light duty. Saw wc dr. Tried to tell her its hurting. She said your xray looks fine. I said still hurts. She said nothing more we can do for you. It took 2 yrs to recover last time from tailbone injury. I just want treatment dont know... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2016
If you had a lawyer for the 2013 injury, giving them a call would be a great place to start. In PA aggravation of a pre-existing condition is considered a new work injury, but drawing the line between a true aggravation and a flare up of the old injury can be tricky. If you did not have a lawyer... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2016
Yes you are. The injury should have been reported. You need to get medical attention. You should follow up with a member of the Pa. Assn for Justice who handles workers comp. They give free consultations.
I had rotator cuff repair surgery on 9/18/2015. I returned to work, with restrictions on 1/11/2016. The recovery has not been successful, and the surgeon is recommending a second surgery. I am not eligible for FMLA until 1/7/2017, but the doctor says if I wait that long, the surgery is likely to... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2016
Unfortunately, workers' compensation does not provide any form of added job security. If you have a union or a contract, that may provide some additional protection.
answered on Jun 18, 2016
There is no limit in PA for temporary total disability wage loss benefits. Temporary partial disability wage loss benefits are capped at 500 weeks.
I am a 32hr salary employee. Can they make me go to 40hts? I don't see orthopedic MD until the 21st. Injury was May 9th
answered on Jun 16, 2016
They are trying to bully you. If you have not been released to 40 hours you do not have to perform 40 hours. They do not have to keep you, but if they lay you off while on light duty you enjoy a presumption that your loss of earnings is related to your work injury which will normally allow you to... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2016
Each state has its own workers' compensation laws, so claims cannot simply be transferred from state to state. That does not necessarily mean that you can't move from state to state and still receive benefits. I am not proficient in Indiana Workers' Compensation Law, so I can not... View More
Does this qualify for workmanship comp? Had test and procedure done and discharged 3 days later
answered on Jun 15, 2016
Maybe. If this is a PA claim it would depend on the specific facts surrounding the onset of symptoms including what job related functions you were performing at or around the time your symptoms started. This may be a Federal claim based upon your employer. Federal Workers' Compensation has... View More
Job at work receiving TPD benefits weekly. Do the 52 weeks count towards the 500 weeks you can receive TPD?
answered on Jun 14, 2016
If you were receiving your full rate rather than the reduced modified rate, the 52 weeks do not count towards the 500 weeks.
answered on Jun 12, 2016
Each state has its own workers' compensation law, but in Pennsylvania, the rule of thumb is every 6 months; however this time period may be reduced if there is a change in your condition such as a new diagnoses or recommendation for surgery. If there has not been a change in your condition,... View More
In PA, if an employee has a worker's comp claim (accepted) and is released back to work but requires follow up appointments or therapy, does the EMPLOYER need to pay them for their missed time or are they able to make them use any paid time off (vacation, sick time, PTO, etc.)? And if not,... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2016
This is not a simple yes or no question. To the extent that medical treatment can be scheduled outside of working hours, the injured worker has an obligation to do so. If the treatment is not available outside of working hours, the injured worker still has an obligation to schedule the... View More
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