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Will going into work mess up my ability to claim? Can my boss ask my dr to change my work excuse to her benefit?
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Answered on October 25, 2017
As you suggest, the first thing you should do is contact a lawyer to discuss the situation. You actually left out some key information as to...
Is my workers comp insurance company responsible for another injury i received while rehabbing at therapy for the original inju?
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Answered on October 23, 2017
Absolutely. Any injuries sustained while in therapy from an accepted injury is compensable. You should contact an attorney right away.
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I've been in a workers compensation litigation for a while now. Will settlement conversations pick up after one year?
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Answered on October 17, 2017
There is no real way to know the answer to that. Settlement conversations can begin for a number of reasons, or no reason at all. You should ask...
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Why do insurance companies fight pre-existing cases that are past the statute of limitation for workers compensation?
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Answered on October 09, 2017
Your question is somewhat unclear. Are you trying to make a claim for a 2011 injury or the one from 2016? Which claim did they deny? As a...
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Around around what time do insurance companies decide to settle a case?
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Answered on October 09, 2017
It is certainly reasonable to enter into settlement negotiations after a year. Every case is different, however, you would do well to make an...
is going to trial worse than having a settlement?
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Answered on October 06, 2017
The answer to your question depends on many factors, which you have not provided. Are you receiving benefits, or are you in a Claim Petition...
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In Pa WC, How is a petition for mod. base on LMS valid if the I'm already found by Social Security Adminstration to be disable?
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Answered on September 26, 2017
Unfortunately, the Social Security Administration uses a different standard from workers' compensation to determine whether someone is disabled or...
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Is there a time limit to reinstate a prior claim?
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Answered on September 12, 2017
The three year statue of limitations pertains to filing a claim in the first instance. There is no limit on an insurance company's ability to...
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Workers Compensation mediation in PA; How much information must be presented to the client when offered a settlement?
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Answered on September 08, 2017
An attorney is obligated to communicate all offers to the client. An attorney should explain every aspect of the proposal in terms that the client...
In Pa, if I am not on the clock at work and get hurt is this not covered under their workman's comp insurance?
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Answered on September 06, 2017
You are still eligible for benefits under a premises theory of liability. You should contact an attorney right away.