Do I have to pay back my former employer?

I agree with my colleagues that it would be unusual for you to have to pay back workers' compensation benefits received in PA. I also agree that...

Is workers compensation (widows pension) exempt as income?

As noted above, PA workers' compensation benefits are not generally taxable. Since my firm handles only PA workers' compensation matters, I also...

I agree with Robert. In Pennsylvania, if you voluntarily resign from your job, you generally are not entitled to receive unemployment compensation...

When you settle the case, it is because both you and your employer agree to the same terms. All aspects of the case, in theory, are negotiable. ...

What happens after I receive a notice of ability to return to work?

I agree with the other attorneys who advise you to immediately seek counsel. This is a critical juncture, and your workers' compensation benefits...

Was just granted my claim from a pa work comp judge at time of hearing no wage loss, now am not working and employer wont pay

I agree with Mr. Jaffe. By winning the Claim Petition, you have established an accepted injury. Now, in filing a Petition for Reinstatement, you...

When are benefits terminated after a release back to work?

You need to see a workers' comp attorney immediately to make sure your rights are protected. Depending on whether your injury was 90 days ago or...

Already settled,with open medical, is this related and compensable?

As noted above, typically a Compromise & Release Agreement is designed to be a full and final settlement, which can never be opened. This is a...

I have opened a workmans comp claim and now my employer wants to retire, will I still get my workmans comp benefits?

Workers' compensation benefits in PA are paid regardless of whether the employer continues in existence or not. Your employment relationship is...

As noted above, workers' compensation benefits in PA encompass wage replacement and medical treatment. No pain and suffering, no loss of consortium.