Question with regards to Work. Comp. and signing of release

First, you should talk to an attorney about the facts in your specific case. This board is just for general legal information. Typically,...

Hurt at work(eye), do i need a lawyer?

You should certainly have a consultation with an experienced workers' compensation attorney (it will not cost you a thing). That attorney can then...

Whether to settle, and when to settle, are complicated questions that would best be answered by an attorney familiar with the specific facts of...

Workers compensation issue

Okay, so you have started litigation on a Claim Petition, which is good. If you do not have an attorney, I would urge you to get one immediately,...

Question about PA workmans comp., & proposed settlement.

Settlement of a workers' compensation case in PA is totally voluntary on the part of both sides. Unless both sides agree, there can be no...

What is the purpose of an IRE when a doctor has already given an MMI that allows a person to return to work?

A finding of MMI does NOT start the clock ticking by itself. That clock is for partial disability which has a maximum of 500 weeks. A finding of...

Can your PA workers comp weekly pay be stopped if you receive a utilization review request on your medical treatment?

Utilization Review really has nothing to do with your wage loss benefits. Filing a UR only gives the insurance carrier permission to not pay the...

Torn meniscus, doctor wants me to lose weight before scheduling surgery, will this delay affect my workers comp?

First, you should speak to an attorney about your specific situation, so you can get legal advice which is tailored to your case. The board is...

I went to a mediation hearing for workmans comp hearing and we came to an agreement.

The short answer is no. A settlement is not "final" until it is approved by a Judge after a hearing on the Compromise & Release Agreement. Until...

In workers compensation, is the insurance co. allow to surveillance/video me at physical therapy? do i have a right to privacy?

Unfortunately, being on workers' compensation is like living in a fishbowl. Yes, the insurance carrier can have you under surveillance (at least...