Can the attorney representing the Claimant file a Penalty Petition for attorney fees?

Short answer is "yes." They violated the Act by failing to pay the attorney fee as ordered. You may want to look up Devault Packing for the law...

Personal injury law is different than workers' comp in many ways. One is in how an award is paid. In workers' comp, typically, the attorney never...

Do i have a lawsuit against the union company i worked for and labratory they go through for workmen compensation urine testing?

Since this is a workers' compensation message board, and that is the only type of case handled by my firm, I am unable to answer the question you...

Can i recieve a settlement from my self insured employer in n.j.

Workers' compensation systems vary from State to State. Usually, the State in which you are injured is the State whose laws govern your case. If...

Can I change Workman's comp lawyer? Just need info if I can how to go about it.

While you always have the right to change attorneys, that doesn't mean it is the best action for you to take. An attorney usually sets up the case...

Pay tax for workers compensation

I agree with my colleagues above. WC benefits in PA are not taxable. The only two things which generally could be deducted from WC benefits in PA...

Is it a good idea to collect unemployment n workers compensation at the same time?.

The short answer is "no." You cannot collect both unemployment and workers' comp at the same time. Workers' comp, which is usually the higher of...

Can I sue even if I'm on workmen's compensation,,,im having knee replacement

While I agree with my colleagues that you cannot sue your employer in a situation like this (workers' compensation is typically your "exclusive...

I am wondering if I can get disability benefits due to my graves disease (it is effecting my ability to work )

This posting would probably have a better chance of being answered correctly on a different forum. Unless your job duties worsened (aggravated)...

I had total reconstruction surgery on my shoulder 3yrs ago,am still under treament and P/T still hurting and unable to work,if

As usual, the typical lawyer answer works - it depends. If it has been less than three years, there should not be an issue (as long as notice was...