Medical Care and Recovery Information

What Happens If I Refuse Medical Treatment After A Work Injury?

Frommer D'Amico July 26, 2019 Medical Care and Recovery, Workers Comp Claims and Case Resources

Going to the doctor is hardly a favorite activity for most. At some hospitals or urgent care facilities, you may have to wait hours to be seen. Once you do meet with a doctor, may recommend treatment options you feel uncomfortable with, such as injections or even surgery. These treatments take time, which is a […]

Opioid prescribing guidelines your doctor should follow

Opioid Prescribing Guidelines Your Doctor Should Be Following

Frommer D'Amico July 24, 2019 Medical Care and Recovery

The opioid addiction crisis has become one of the most devastating and dangerous healthcare emergencies in the United States in generations. Many states have declared a state of emergency to prevent opioid overdose deaths. Court cases involving drug companies that have both pushed the use of opioids and then also pushed the use of drugs […]

Will Workers’ Compensation Cover Plastic Surgery?

Frommer D'Amico April 27, 2019 Hiring an Attorney, Medical Care and Recovery, PA Workers Compensation Law

When you get hurt at work, you may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits that cover part of your salary and your medical bills stemming from the injury. But what, exactly, can those medical bills include? Depending on the circumstances of your injury, you may sustain scarring, burns or other injuries that alter your […]

How Do I Find a Doctor to Treat My Workers’ Comp Injury?

Frommer D'Amico April 18, 2019 Medical Care and Recovery

Seeking medical treatment for a work-related injury should be one of your first steps after you get hurt. To seek workers’ compensation, you will need medical documentation explaining your injuries and why you can’t work as you recover from them. You’ll need thorough records from your examinations. You should head to the closest emergency room […]

Do I Need to Use Vacation Days for Doctors’ Appointments After a Work Injury?

Joe D'Amico April 16, 2019 Medical Care and Recovery

When you get injured on the job, you may continue to require treatment even after you go back to work. You may have received workers’ compensation and healed enough to return to your regular duties, or you may be working part time or in a different department while you undergo rehab. Some physical therapists and […]