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Increased Denials of Valid Claims: Don’t Be Lulled

Frommer D'Amico December 05, 2016 Hiring an Attorney, Workers Comp Claims and Case Resources

When you are an injured worker one of the last things you want to see is the Notice of Compensation Denial. Throughout the worker’s compensation claim process if you aren’t being represented by a workers compensation specialist, insurance companies may try to use strategies that end up making you fully responsible for your medical bills. If […]

Workers’ Compensation Surgery

Joe D'Amico November 21, 2016 Medical Care and Recovery, Settlements and Payments

Free Case Review If you have suffered a severe workplace injury, a physician may recommend surgery that can improve your medical condition. Surgery and recovery time will lead to time away from work. You may also be concerned about whether workers’ compensation benefits will approve and cover your surgery. To determine whether surgery is the […]

Can My Employer Fire Me for Filing a Workers Comp Claim?

Joe D'Amico November 14, 2016 Hiring an Attorney, PA Workers Compensation Law, Workers Comp Claims and Case Resources

The answer, unfortunately, is both “yes” and “no.” If you have filed a workers’ compensation claim after an accident on the job, your employer can’t fire you after a work injury just because of that alone. Your employer can, however, fire you while you are receiving workers’ compensation payments or if you have a claim underway. But […]

Are Interns Eligible for Workers’ Compensation?

Frommer D'Amico November 07, 2016 PA Workers Compensation Law, Work Injuries

Let’s start with an easy answer. If an intern is paid and works on a regular schedule for a period of time, that person should be covered by the PA Worker’s Comp Act if he/she is injured in the course and scope of their internship. However, not ALL interns will be covered for a work […]

Am I Eligible for Workers’ Compensation if I Get Injured at a Company Event?

Frommer D'Amico October 31, 2016 Work Injuries

You may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if you are an employee in Pennsylvania who suffers an injury while attending a company event. A work injury, in many circumstances, does not necessarily need to occur on the employer’s premises. For example, attending a company sponsored trip to a local amusement park or playing on […]