Worker's Compensation- When you reach your MMI and are given a percentage, what payout do you get in PENNSYLVANIA

Pennsylvania does not have a disability chart. After you have received 104 weeks of benefits, and once you have reached MMI and have a whole body...

Been on comp for exactly 1 year n.c.p accepted Work injury

Mandatory mediations were introduced to the WC system a few years ago and absent one of the parties indicating that it would be futile to mediate...

The fact that there is a mandatory mediation, and not a voluntary mediation, scheduled would indicate that there must be some type of petition...

Is he entitled to unemployment benefits?

My colleagues are spot on. You should really be discussing this with your attorney to ensure you are not stepping into a pitfall. If you do not...

I was taken to the e.r. after a work injury by a co worker instead of an ambulance, is that wrong to do?

You will be fine. Clearly you were injured at work. The ambulance ride doesn't make a difference. Hope you get better.

Can I ask workers compensation for a lump sum in stead of biweekly?

A workers compensation claim can be resolved for a lump sum payment by agreeing to a compromise and release. You should discuss if this a...

After being approved by the judge, WC settlement checks traditionally will be sent directly to the Claimant following the case. If it is going to...

I have been receiving workers comp checks for the past year and had no atty.

If the petition is litigated to a decision, the Workers Compensation Judge will ultimately make a finding regarding the credibility of the doctors...

What are some reason an IC would seek a termination petition in workers comp case?

There are a multitude of reasons why they may not want to settle. You should talk to your attorney about what may be applicable in your case. If...

Denied workerscomp claim. My employer said he had no say in this decision. Is this true. In PA

The company is denying your claim as not being work related. You have the burden of proving that the injury in fact was suffered in the course and...