Yes if the epidural is for the work injury and you suffer an allergic reaction to the injection, it would be considered part of the treatment for the work injury. If the carrier is refusing to make payment, contact an attorney to assist you.

It is a little more complicated than that. There are specific facts and tests to determine fi you are an actual independent contractor compared to an employee. Your best bet is to speak with an experienced workers compensation attorney. If in fact you are a true independent contractor, then you... View More

If you suffered an injury at work, and you are not being provided with work within your restrictions, you may be entitled to workers' compensation wage loss benefits. If your employer and/or it's workers' compensation carrier is not making voluntary payment of wage loss benefits,... View More

Yes, and aggravation of a pre-existing condition could be considered a work-related injury if it occurred while in the course and scope of your employment, and prevents you from continued Employment.

It is my recommendation that you promptly contact an Attorney who is a Certified Specialist... View More

Yes, you then have a right to "buy in" under COBRA. However, if its a sucky plan, you would perhaps want to sign up for an ACA plan. Talk to the attorney who is advising you on comp.

To maximize your settlement opportunity you need to contact an experienced workers compensation attorney right away. That attorney can walk you through the steps of a potential settlement.

There is nothing in the PA Workers' Compensation Act that would allow or prevent you from changing the vacation time, so unless there is a contract with a specific provision on the subject, it would be up to your employer. If we are talking about vacation time accrued as a result of work... View More

There is nothing in the PA Workers' Compensation Act that would allow or prevent you from changing the vacation time, so unless there is a contract with a specific provision on the subject, it would be up to your employer. If we are talking about vacation time accrued as a result of work... View More

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answered on Jul 13, 2018

There is no maximum time one can be “totally” disabled. As long as your doctor says you are disabled from work as a result of your injury, you should be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits (though a doctor retained by the insurance carrier may feel differently, and litigation may be... View More

Unfortunately, without additional information is impossible to answer your question. Parking lot cases are fact specific and some injuries occurring in the "company parking lot" are compensable and others are not.

In light of the above, it is my recommendation that you promptly... View More

You should make certain to report your injury as work related. That will insure that your employer reports this to their Workers’ Compensation Insurance Cartier.

If they investigate and accept your claim, then Workers’ Compensation will cover your wage loss and medical bills.... View More

You are able to utilize FMLA Benefits in conjunction with Workers Compensation Benefits for the initial 12 weeks of your period of Disability. If you are able to return to work within the 12 week period of time your Employer is required to provide you with similar employment to your pre-injury job.... View More

I am unclear from your question, is your condition related to an incident that happened at work?

Unfortunately, there is a 3 year statute of limitations for filing a claim petition under the Pa Workers’ Comp Act Section 315.

If you never filed a claim or received any benefits within 3 years of your date of injury, then any claim you would make now would be bared by this statute of... View More

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answered on Jun 11, 2018

You should consult with an attorney certified as a specialist in workers compensation law. The attorney can see what has been filed and determine what the situation might be. There would be no charge for an initial consultation.

If you can demonstrate that you did indeed receive food poisoning from a lunch provided by your job, that workers' compensation is a possibility. It is important that you understand workers' compensation only pays related wage loss and medical in most cases. Workers' compensation... View More

It is impossible to accurately answer your question without seeing the documents, but I am assuming what you received is a Notice of Temporary Compensation Payable. If this Notice is not withdrawn within 90 days it converts to a Notice of Compensation Payable. Conversion means that the... View More

FMLA is to provide you with job security that you would not have under workers' compensation alone. If the situation warrants, the employer can require that FMLA time is used for a work injury. From what you describe, it sounds like the employer is giving you a choice of preserving the... View More

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answered on May 16, 2018

Most attorneys, in most cases, pay for all litigation costs, including depositions. There are, of course, exceptions to every rule. Sit down with your attorney and have him or her explain the situation.

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answered on May 13, 2018

I would suggest you meet with an attorney certified as a specialist in workers compensation law, as your question is impossible to answer without more information. We don’t know the status of the case, which would be an important factor. Good luck!