How much to request for settlement on a herniated lumbar disc? Wilkes Barre, PAAsked less than a minute ago - Wilkes Barre, PA

Tghe bottom line is that -- if it is prudent to settle your case -- the number you get to is a result of negotiation, not some chart that the...

If sent back out on 534 after working with restrictions 1 year do I go back to preinjury salary

Yes, you can fight this. Act 534/632 or "heart & lung" claims are workers' compensation claims for some state workers like vital police...

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Do I lose workman's comp benefits and salary if my post accident drug test came back positive?

You have two problems here. The first is that the insurer /could/ try to deny your entire claim if they can show (or try to show) that the...

Workers comp

As you know, crush injuries can be devastating, and even present unexpected long-term problems. If you're hurt at work, your employer is legally...

Workers comp

No matter how much of a friend to you a nurse case manager makes him or herself seem, HE OR SHE is not your friend. Often we see nurse case...

After work injury, I am returning to work with light duty restrictions. Will I also be able to take my pain medication?

So far, you've gotten good answers. In addition, here's something important: in order to offer you a return to work, your employer must identify...

I broke my knee in a work related injury. I had surgery and have been in rehab. I have been out of work since Feb.27 2012. I PA

Generally, your employer does not have to preserve your job and benefits for you beyond the 12 weeks of protection you have under the Family and...

Can I collect WC benefits and UC benefits at the same time in PA?

You have asked if you can collect UC from the job from which you've been laid off while collecting WC for your other job. The short answer is...

All good answers so far. Attorney Wolf and Calhoun make a great points, particularly about your doctor dispensing legal advice. It's not wise to...

W.c. pennsylvania is it legal for ins. adjuster to BYPASS the worker and lawyer, and go directly to workers doctor to dictate?

It may be time for a new doctor. In Pennsylvania, as long as you are not inside of the "captive period" in which you have to treat with a company...