How to Find the Right Physical Therapist to Help You After a Work Injury
If you’ve been injured on the job, and you’ve been awarded workers’ compensation, it’s likely that one of the medical treatments that you will receive will be physical therapy. Doctors frequently prescribe a course of physical therapy for injured workers for a variety of injuries such as back pain, an injured leg or arm, or […]
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How Companies May Discredit Your Injury
If you read stories from insurance industry sources and media reports, you may get the impression workers’ compensation fraud is rampant. In reality, not only do workers rarely commit workers’ compensation fraud, but employers commit a more costly form of workers’ comp fraud by failing to report the actual number of workers they employ or […]
Continue ReadingCan I Receive Workers’ Comp If I Work Part-Time?
If you have been injured on the job, you may be worried about how you will support yourself and your family through this difficult time. While workers’ compensation will cover two-thirds of your regular salary in Pennsylvania, as well as repayment for your medical expenses, that still leaves you making less than you did before […]
Continue ReadingCan I Be Put Under Surveillance After Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim in PA?
If you receive workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania, you may be put under surveillance. Insurance companies worry about being defrauded. They might assign someone to keep an eye on you at your house and follow you wherever you go to ensure you are not lying about your injury or state of mind. They may be looking […]
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How to Choose a Workers Compensation Attorney
If you’ve been injured on the job, and you plan to file a workers’ compensation claim, it’s a good idea to hire a workers’ compensation attorney to work with you on your claim. Hiring an attorney can sometimes make the difference between having your claim approved, or if it is denied, making a successful appeal. […]
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