In Pennsylvania, do you need to not be working at all in order to be compensated by workers comp insurance?

Yes, if you are earning less than your average weekly wage because of your restrictions, then you are entitled to Partial Disability benefits....

After work injury, I am returning to work with light duty restrictions. Will I also be able to take my pain medication?

When an injured worker is considering a return to work on light duty, he should consult an attorney, as this is a crucial time in the case. Whether...

My Husband was injured as a Volunteer Firefighter on December 26, 2002 - Case has not settled - can I also sue?

You certainly do not have to proceed with the Medicare Set Aside if it will not cover an important medication that your huband needs. Throughout...

Does the workers comp insurance co. have the right to choose a doctor for me after the 90 days are up?

Ninety days after your injury you have the right to choose your doctor, and the insurance company is required to pay for it. You control your...

Can you appeal a workmans comp judges final decission?

Yes, any decision may be appealed, but often, appeals to the WCAB are not successful, so It is very important to defend the case vigorously before...

Can I fire my lawyer before the workers comp settlement?

Generally, you may terminate a fee agreement with an attorney, but depending on the language of the agreement, you could be liable for costs of...

What is my case settlement approx. worth?

The settlement value of a workers compensation case can only be determined by an attorney after a careful review of the entire case and discussion...

While at work, and during an unpaid break, a chair collasped under me and I fell and hurt myself. Do I have a case?

Under these circumstances it appears that you are in the course and scope of your employment at the time of the accident and therefore would be...

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Can I be terminated from my job of 15 years?

If your employer will not allow you to return to work because according to the occupational health department, you are not fit to work without...

When an employer requires resignation in conjunction with a workers compensation settlement, they will usually require you to sign a resignation...