How much time is a Workers Comp lawyer allowed, to submit a brief after final hearing/close of record?

I hate to answer "It depends," but that is the best answer I can provide. Judges are given great discretion in how they run their cases. Some are...

Will my attorney be able to help stave off the bill collectors while undergoing Work Comp case in PA?

I agree with my colleagues above. While a case is being litigated, we often have this situation. We also send letters to the doctor (or the...

What recourse do I have to obtain the full total of a settlement award from the defense?

I believe you have posted this in the wrong category. This is not a workers' compensation issue. I have moved this to the class action board,...

Employers/insurance carrier petition for supersedeas was denied

If you do not have an attorney representing you, I would urge you to do so immediately. Supersedeas is a stage in the start of a defense petition...

Workers compensation

Generally, no. When a workers' compensation case is "settled" in Pennsylvania, typically it is done by Compromise & Release Agreement. This...

Answering the second question first, why would you not get an attorney? The insurance carrier has attorneys trying to limit your rights. To me,...

Workers compensation

I agree with Karl. The workers' comp insurance carrier has the right to periodically have you evaluated by a doctor of their choosing (different...

Can Workers comp use a health condition not related to case to deny a case?

While it is common for a workers' comp insurance carrier to deny a claim alleging that disability is unrelated to a work injury (such as with...

Can a workers comp insurance company keep changing my pay period in order to pay me later?

The workers' comp insurance carrier is required to pay you as you were paid while working (every week or every other week, as it may be). They...

Would I still receive workers comp if I quit my physical job for a less physical one? Or do I lose my benefits if I quit?

You arte asking a question specific to your facts, rather than a general legal question. What you need is legal advice. You really need to meet...