Can I Get a Settlement From Workers Comp If I Go Back to Work?
When you get hurt on the job, you want things to return to normal as quickly as possible, and that includes returning to your job. Many of our clients enjoy their workplaces and feel frustrated by their medical condition and their inability to perform their duties. They may miss work and the camaraderie they felt […]
Continue ReadingHow Long Can You Be on Workers Comp in PA?
Free Case Review Talk to a Caring Attorney Recovering from a work-related injury can take weeks or even months. In some cases, workers need to recover from surgery and may need physical therapy or other treatment. Complications can delay the return to work even further and, of course, some serious injuries are permanent, meaning a […]
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 […]
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Light-Duty Work: What Is It?
Updated: 3/26/2020 If you sustain a work injury in Pennsylvania, a panel doctor approved by your employer may tell you not to return to work because your injuries do not permit it. A doctor may also give you a note with restrictions. In this case, your employer may offer you modified-duty work or light-duty work […]
Continue ReadingWorkers’ Compensation and Medical Marijuana in PA
Marijuana, also known as cannabis, consists of, among other substances, CBD and THC. THC allows individuals to experience mind-altering sensations and also provides some benefits, while CBD provides medical benefits such as muscle relaxation without the psychoactive impact. Marijuana may be used for medical treatment for a variety of conditions, but the rules surrounding medical […]
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