I've been collecting workman's compensation for the past 5 months for a torn bicep, today my doctor asked me did I see a lawyer?
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Answered on June 12, 2019
It wouldn't hurt to speak with a workers' compensation attorney. It's most often a free consultation. From my perspective - that of a workers'...
Can my dad's workers' compensation be cut off if he fails a drug test before returning to light duty at the post office?
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Answered on May 17, 2019
Because your father works for the post office, his case of likely governed by federal workers' compensation law, not Pennsylvania law. The law and...
Can I collect Short Term Disability and unemployment compensation at the same time? Is this a law? How will anyone know?
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Answered on April 02, 2019
With respect to the unemployment (UC) question, you can collect UC AND workers' compensation (WC). HOWEVER, WC will enjoy a credit for any UC that...
After punching time clock and waiting for payroll my boss assaulted me in the office am I still eligible for workman's comp ?
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Answered on March 11, 2019
You do indeed have a case, although the venue may not be workers' compensation.
First off, most employees who are hurt at work cannot sue their...
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Is it considered work-related accident if you are off the clock when you got hurt?
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Answered on February 19, 2019
I agree with Mr. Wolf and Mr. Neiman. Employees who are injured on their employer's premises - given the right set of circumstances - are indeed...
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What constitutes a loss of use for all intents and purposes of a left foot post op calcaneus fusion
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Answered on November 19, 2018
Timothy is correct; the determination is very fact specific. To show a loss for "all intents and purposes" first requires an analysis of what...
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I was out for 2 surgeries on Workman’s comp and 3 months Pt hrs by Drs orders so can they demote me to partime?
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Answered on October 23, 2018
Thank you for asking your question here.
In short, yes they can.
HOWEVER...
If you have continued physical limitations that result from...
Can a PA employer refuse a return to work note from a doctor?
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Answered on October 13, 2018
Thank you for asking your question here.
You did not say where you were injured, but if it was at work, you have a workers' compensation claim....
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Should I make a fast cash offer for settlement ?
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Answered on September 20, 2018
I'm sorry to hear about your injury.
The other attorneys here are correct: you should speak with an attorney ASAP.
Your injuries sound...
Settle my case before or after my surgery?...IS there a value difference??
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Answered on September 19, 2018
Thanks for asking here. I don't know all of the facts in your case, but as a rule I do not recommend my clients settle before surgery for their...
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