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If you receive Form LIBC-760 while collecting Pennsylvania workers’ comp benefits, do not treat it like routine paperwork. Failing to return this verification form on time can put your wage-loss payments at risk, which may create added stress when you are already...
Your workers’ comp paperwork says you suffered a back strain. The doctor later finds a fractured vertebra, or a broken bone in your spine. That difference can affect what the insurer considers part of your accepted claim and whether disputes arise over your treatment....
Yes. Workers' comp settlements can be negotiated in Pennsylvania. You do not have to accept the first offer. You and the insurer can negotiate the amount, terms or both. However, the insurer does not have to agree to a higher amount. You may receive a settlement offer...
If you are over 50 and have a serious medical condition, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. When evaluating your claim, the Social Security Administration (SSA) applies a framework called the Medical-Vocational Guidelines, which most people know...
If you have agreed to settle your Pennsylvania workers’ compensation claim, the settlement hearing is an important final step. The hearing gives a workers’ compensation (WC) judge an opportunity to review the proposed Compromise and Release (C&R) agreement and...
Workers’ compensation entitles you to wage replacement and other benefits in the event of a workplace injury. But if you are taking your meal break, are you covered? A workday is typically demanding for a blue-collar worker, but you can also slip on wet floors during...
You know you got hurt while doing your job, but your employer says the injury did not happen at work. What happens next? This dispute can affect your medical care and income. Pennsylvania workers’ compensation can cover injuries connected to your work, even when the...
When you get hurt on the job in Pennsylvania, your first worry is often how you will pay your bills. Workers' comp replaces part of your lost wages while you recover. The amount you get each week depends on what you earned before your injury. What your average weekly...
If you suffer a traumatic brain injury on the job, the amount of healing you experience will be unique to your case. It depends on the area of the brain that was injured, how severe that injury is, what type of medical care you received and a variety of other factors....
If you regularly worked overtime before you suffered an injury on the job, you may wonder whether those extra hours count when calculating your workers' compensation benefits. In Pennsylvania, your pre-injury earnings generally determine those payments, so regular...