After a total knee replacement surgery, will I ever be considered fully recovered under the Workers Compensation Act?
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Answered on July 11, 2013
It is possible to be found totally recovered after total knee replacement; however, there are strong arguments to support the position that one can...
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WORKERS COMP PARTIAL CLAIM DENIAL
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Answered on July 11, 2013
You must file your claim within three years of your date of injury. However, based on the small amount of information provided, there is no reason...
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Is a PA Workers' Compensation settlement determined based on pre injury wages or current WC benefits wages?
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Answered on June 27, 2013
There are multiple factors that weigh in to the proper amount of settlement. It is impossible to list them all here. However, you compensation...
CAn I renegotiate a workers' comp settlement amount for a higher amount later if I reject the first request.
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Answered on June 27, 2013
It is difficult to move your demand to a higher amount successfully, but it can be done. YOu have to really stick to your guns (even at the risk...
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Can workers comp deny paying a bill when date of service
was three weeks before letter of denial?
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Answered on June 27, 2013
This denial may or may not be ok. The specific facts of your case will be key in the determination. You should consult with a Workers'...
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In workers compensation, does being in a trade labor union have any effect on a Vocational survey?
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Answered on June 25, 2013
Being a union member can provide some protection from a Labor Market Survey. However, the effectiveness varies in a case by case basis. One...
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Hurt at work,career ending injury,want to go back to school cuz cant make enough money if I don't can I get a settlement?
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Answered on June 24, 2013
Total disability benefits will not last forever. There are many things that the insurance company can do to limit how long they have to pay you. ...
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Do I have to pay back my former employer?
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Answered on June 14, 2013
As everyone else has said, it is unusual to have to pay any money back to Workers' Compensation. Your attorney should be able to explain...
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Should I file for SSD?
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Answered on June 11, 2013
This may not be the answer you are looking for, but you might be able to obtain psychiatric help or some other form of counseling to deal with your...
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I get PA partial workers comp benefits,must I use vacation pay for a company shutdown,of which my department is mandatory?
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Answered on June 11, 2013
The short answer is "yes" if they have no light duty, you are probably entitled to WC. However, that could be altered by a collective bargaining...