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I was walking from my job and got A-sharp pain down my leg that proceeded into my foot then 1/2 my foot got numb I want to the ER with my supervisor following Monday workman's comp called me and made me do it recorded statements I was told after he was done recording about it would be the... View More 
answered on Oct 12, 2017
They can deny the claim and make you prove the injury. To do so, you would need a medical expert. The fact that the attorney you talked to today did not seem interested does not mean you have a bad case or that his approach is the only workable approach for your claim. Contact another attorney... View More
I was walking from my job and got A-sharp pain down my leg that proceeded into my foot's 1/2 my foot got numb I want to the ER with my supervisor following Monday workman's comp called me and made me do it recorded statements I was told after he was done recording about it probly would... View More
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answered on Oct 11, 2017
There is no requirement of "trauma", as long as your work duties caused the condition. We often see this kind of repetitive or cumulative injury, from work duties without any specific incident or sudden trauma. You may want to discuss this with your doctor, then get a consultation with... View More
was injured on the job had two surgerys for my shoulder/arm (right) still not fixed now on dr #2 first dr left practice in more pain now than I was before his two surgerys and my arm is still not fixed.
answered on Oct 10, 2017
I am sorry to hear about the injuries that you have sustained to your right arm and shoulder, however, it is somewhat unclear from your question as to what you are seeking.
Assuming that you are actually working, despite the ongoing problems with your work-related shoulder/arm injury and... View More
answered on Sep 29, 2017
I am sorry to hear about the problems you are having as result of your work-related injury, however, it would be impossible to answer your question without further information.
In order to be eligible for Workers Compensation Benefits, your wage loss must be due to the work injury, and not... View More
Or elect for alternate treatment.surgery will put me out even longer as I go broker
answered on Sep 27, 2017
I am sorry to hear about the problems that you are having with your work-related injury, however, as you indicate that you are represented by an Attorney, these questions would best be posed to your current Lawyer.
With that stated, there is a line of cases that holds if you refuse... View More
What happens if I decide to not have the surgery.
answered on Sep 26, 2017
It is obviously up to you whether or not you proceed with surgery for your presumed work related injuries to your neck and shoulder. However, the WC insurance company could try to establish that you have refused medical treatment that would, if obtained , improve your conditions by a certain... View More
Will be going to H.R. As to the company doc put me on restrictions and they want to accommodate my recovery period.how can a doctor determine a fall without an xray?
answered on Sep 14, 2017
In order for you to receive any Pa Workers' Comp wage loss benefits for temporary total benefits , you must be out of work for seven days. If your employer accommodates restrictions from a doctor but you have less hours and less pay, then you can receive partial benefits for your reduced wages... View More
I am dealing with a contractor for a roof repair. I have asked him for both a cert. of liability insurance and a cert of workers' comp insurance.
He says that since all his employees are subcontractors he does not need workers' comp in his name.
I say this is nonsense.... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2017
Nonsense sounds about right. They may be subcontractors, but if they truly are he should be able to provide copies of written agreements with all of them and proof that they have their own liability insurance. Otherwise, he may want to take a look at the CONSTRUCTION WORKPLACE MISCLASSIFICATION... View More
I recently got stitches in my hand from on the job accident. However doctor put me on light duty for a week. Iam per diem but scheduled for friday and they took me off the schedule without pay. I did get treated under workers comp.I've been with this employer for 10 years. What do i do?
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answered on Aug 31, 2017
Under the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act, an injured worker is not entitled to wage loss benefits for the first seven days of disability, unless the disability lasts beyond 13 days. So, the answer to your question depends on how many days you miss from work as a result of the injury.
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answered on Aug 31, 2017
First, in Pennsylvania, there really is no concept of "permanent" disability. A worker remains subject to challenges to disability, or the necessity of medical treatment, as long as the worker receives the workers' compensation benefits. Second, once an injured worker proves an... View More
Case settled in 2016 I received a medical bill which was incurred while on workman comp I notified my attorney. It has been 3 months since I notified my attorney he keeps saying his paralegal is going to take care of it. In the meantime I have been sent to collections. It seems to me he is just... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2017
I am sorry to hear about the problems that you are having with your Attorney, however, I do not believe that this situation require such drastic action as filing a Lawsuit against your Attorney.
It is my recommendation that you continue to contact your Attorney regarding this outstanding... View More
i don't see why i have to leave my job... just because i got hurt at work or because my lawyer say so... i don't find that fear...
answered on Aug 27, 2017
Settlement is voluntary. If you don't want to settle your claim you don't have to settle. Similarly, if the employer/carrier is not interested in a settlement proposal, they do not have to take it. You don't have to settle your claim, but if you choose to do so, many... View More
im worried bc that was what i was told by my lawyer.... And i think that my employer should offer me job in w my retriccions given by my doc. i will like to my employer accommodate me in a job offer withing the retrictions i have for now... i wont like 2 lose my job o get fires just bc i got hurt... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2017
Many workers' compensation insurance carriers and some employers do require that you resign as part of a settlement. The reason for this is that in Pennsylvania aggravation of a preexisting condition can be considered a new work injury, so the day after you settle your claim you could... View More
need for a job even though i have been working since then. this is in pa. had carpel tunnel done in ny.
answered on Aug 22, 2017
In all honesty, you may not be able to secure these records because they are so old. Have you called the physician's office? Regardless of whether the physician is still practicing there, they may have converted the records and have them stored electronically. However, they are so old they... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2017
Your health insurance should cover any future treatment to your back given the fact that you will no longer have any coverage from Workers' Compensation.
I was injured back in April 2017 while working out in Ohio, but for a company based out of PA. The company's MCO told me to file my claim through the Ohio BWC, but it was denied twice on grounds of jurisdiction. Am I able to proceed with filing a claim in Pennsylvania, or do I have to file an... View More
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answered on Aug 15, 2017
Whether you have a claim in PA does not necessarily depend on what happens in OH. There can be "concurrent jurisdiction" where you can choose which state to proceed in. The first question is whether your work injury has sufficient ties to PA to be able to bring a case there. If you... View More
Telling them I haven't returned calls, saying I injured myself, ECT. Are they allowed to do this? Also, if my claim is denied and I feel this is why is there anything I can do?
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answered on Aug 12, 2017
While I can't tell you about your rights with regard to the sharing of information (my firm only handles PA workers' compensation cases), I can tell you about dealing with a denied claim - consult with an attorney, preferably certified in workers' compensation law. Once you give... View More
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I reported this injury at work and saw a doctor for it and got a MRI soon after that showed these problems,a top shoulder surgeon recommended surgery if i wanted to fix it,I was leary about surgery and was ok to work with it even though it did bother me with different... View More
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answered on Aug 11, 2017
There is not enough information here to see definitively whether you have a viable case or not, but there is certainly enough information to make clear you need to immediately make an appointment with an experienced workers' comp attorney to see what options you have. Assuming you gave notice... View More
My boyfriend is a mechanic that works for Firestone. He recently got his hand crushed underneath a tire machine. His employers only gave him one health care provider and he wants to get a second opinion on his injury. Is he able to go to his own primary doctor considering that his job only gave him... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2017
In order to control an injured worker's medical treatment the Employer is required to establish a list of designated physicians including at least 6 medical providers identifying specific positions. Said List of Designated Physicians must be posted at a readily accessible place at the... View More
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answered on Aug 4, 2017
Worker's compensation cases are much different than typical personal injury accidents off of the job like a car accident. The ability to collect money beyond the lost wages and bills are usually set by some kind of schedule or cap. Rather than guess at what you may be entitled to, set up a... View More
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