A workers compensation defendant can refuse to authorize settlement and there is no way to force the issue. Both sides always have the option of...

What is involved in the entire workers Comp process and how long does everything take from start to finish?

It is not necessary to prove negligence in a workers compensation claim in PA. All that is needed is to prove that the injury happened in the...

Your employer's workers compensation insurance would be responsible for payment of wage loss benefits where you are losing time due to a work...

WC insurance carrier is making me look for work despite a 100% impairment rating from my treating md. Can they do this?

I agree with all prior responses. Where it is likely your concern comes from getting a "Notice of Ability to Return to Work" which includes...

My father was injured in 2015,surgery's and medication and time later hes still in pain today. How much should his settlement be

If he already has an attorney, that’s who he needs to talk to. If he does not have an attorney, the insurance carrier is going to dramatically...

You certainly should not settle or resign (or accept any kind of voluntary termination - and note a resignation with a payout from the employer...

The reality is that the entire claim, medical and wage loss, can be denied any time an employer or insurance company decides that a denial is in...

Your question impacts not only the workers' compensation laws but also employer policies. I agree that some employers could try to argue that a...

Many employers look for excuses to fire injured workers as part of a ploy to avoid exposure for wage loss benefits and potential large lump sum...

Is legal action worth it?

The perpetrator is not likely to have any kind of insurance coverage for an intentional act he committed, and the facts are not such that attorneys...