Workers’ Compensation and FMLA
You may be familiar with workers’ compensation and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). But are these the same things? Can you get workers’ comp when you use FMLA? Are there restrictions on what’s considered FMLA or workers’ compensation? Understanding these terms and how they can be applied if you get injured on the job […]
Continue ReadingHow Does Child Support Impact a Workers’ Compensation Case in PA?
Is child support deducted from workers’ comp? We hear this question frequently at our law offices. Child support does impact the benefits or lump sum settlement you accept in return for being injured on the job. But this is not a black-and-white area. The law is unclear about how out-of-state child support liens should be […]
Continue ReadingCan I Drive for Uber or Lyft While on Workers’ Comp?
Being out of work due to injury makes many people feel restless. You are used to going to a job every day, and you may wish you could get out of the house and do something as you heal up from your injury. You might also want to make a little money on the side. […]
Continue ReadingCan You Get Workers’ Compensation If You Fail a Drug Test?
Free Case Review I Need Help With My Claim We frequently hear the question at our office, “Can a workers’ compensation claim be denied because of a positive drug test?” This question is a difficult one to answer for many reasons. There have been legal challenges in cases where workers tested positive for drugs and […]
Continue ReadingWill Workers’ Compensation Cover Plastic Surgery?
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 […]
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