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My Employer Won’t Complete an Accident Report. Now What?

Admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:54:22 +0000

Nothing can be more frustrating than dealing with your employer and the insurance company following a Pennsylvania workplace accident. You may have taken all the right steps by notifying a union steward or representative and someone who possesses “supervisory authority.” You may have gone to great lengths to ensure that you told your employer about the work injury within 120 days from the incident. However, your employer might still refuse to create a report regarding the accident.

The accident report is one of the documents required by the Department of Labor and Industry. Your employer is supposed to complete it within 15 days from the date of your injury.

If your employer refuses to complete an accident report, there are some things you need to do:

· Keep notes of the people you informed about the work accident.

· Write down the date you reported the injury.

· Notate in your records that your employer denied your request to have an accident report filed.

· Consider talking with a Harrisburg workers’ compensation lawyer.

You can read more about this topic in our article, Harrisburg Workers’ Comp Lawyer Discusses What Happens When You Don’t Report Your Injury.

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If you have been injured in a work-related accident, you may be entitled to Pennsylvania workers’ comp benefits. Contact an experienced Harrisburg workers’ compensation lawyer at Calhoon & Associates at 877-291-9675 for more information.

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Two Trucks Kill Worker

Admin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:13:46 +0000

A 30 year old ISA employee was killed on Monday, October 24, 2011, when he was crushed between two truck containers. Three containers were being prepared to place on railroad cars, when an operator bumped one of the containers, pinning the employee between the other two. ISA is a contractor for Lehigh Valley Rail Management. The work injury occurred at an intermodal transportation center on Commerce Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA. OSHA will investigate the incident.

If you have a question about workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania, call us at (877) 291-9675 for a no obligation, free consultation.

Pittsburgh Industrial Furnace Blast Injures Two Workers

Admin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:45:36 +0000

On Tuesday, October 25, 2011, two workers were injured at McConway & Torley, a Pittsburgh rail car parts factory. The injuries occurred due to an industrial furnace blast.

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How Far Back Will Social Security Disability Pay?

Admin — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:40:02 +0000

If you are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI or DIB), Social Security Disability Insurance pays benefits up to 12 months before the Protected Filing Date (the date you applied). This assumes you are found to be disabled back to the filing date.

If you would like help in applying for Social Security Disability benefits in Pennsylvania, feel free to contact us for a free, no obligation consult at 1-877-291-9675.

Natural Gas Well Explosion Injures Worker

Admin — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 19:03:15 +0000

On October 6, 2011, a natural gas well explosion in Wyalusing, PA, Terry Township, injured a contractor. The injured worker was flown to Robert Packer Hospital, but his injuries are not life threatening.

If you have a question about workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania, call us at (877) 291-9675 for a no obligation, free consultation.

What are an Employee Report of Wages and Physical Condition, Employee Verification of Employment, and Employee’s Report of Benefits for Offsets?

Admin — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 17:09:18 +0000

Under the PA Workers’ Compensation Act, the insurance company is entitled to find out if you are receiving income or certain benefits while you are on Pennsylvania workers’ compensation. These benefits can include wages, unemployment compensation, social security, severance pay, or a pension. If you begin earning wages or receiving any benefits, you must complete an Employee Report of Wages and Physical Condition and/or an Employee’s Report of Benefits for Offsets, and provide it to the insurance company within 30 days of receiving the wages or benefits. If you are receiving Social Security Disability benefits, you should note they are not Old Age Social Security Retirement benefits so your compensation is not reduced. Link to article on site about SSD offset You must also update the insurance company every 6 months by completing and returning the forms again. If you do not send these forms to the insurance company, you could be charged with fraud. (link: http://www.pa-workers-comp-lawyers.com/fraud-in-pennsylvania-workers-compensation)

Every 6 months, the workers’ comp insurance company can also send you an Employee Verification of Employment, Self-Employment or Change in Physical Condition. You must accurately complete the form and return it to the insurance company within thirty days of receipt. If you do not complete and return the form within 30 days, your workers’ compensation benefits can be stopped until the form is returned.

If you have questions regarding your workers’ compensation benefits, it is important that you have an experienced Harrisburg workers’ compensation attorney on your side. Call Calhoon & Associates at 877-291-9675, for more information.

What is a Notice of Temporary Compensation Payable?

Admin — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:06:08 +0000

Under the PA Workers’ Compensation Act, a Notice of Temporary Compensation Payable (NTCP) is issued after a work injury, when the workers’ compensation insurance carrier is unsure whether an injury occurred or the injured worker is disabled, and needs more time to investigate. When an NTCP is issued, the insurance company begins payment of workers’ compensation benefits. However, after further investigation, that could change. The insurance company has 90 days to continue their investigation. During that 90 days, the insurer can change their mind and stop the payment of benefits by filing a Notice of Denial and Notice Stopping Temporary Compensation Payable (link: http://www.pa-workers-comp-lawyers.com/what-to-do-when-your-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-claim-is-denied) If the injured worker disagrees with this decision, you can file a claim petition. If after 90 days a Notice of Denial and Notice Stopping Temporary Compensation is not sent to you, the NTCP changes to a Notice of Compensation Payable, and the insurance company continues to pay workers’ compensation benefits until one of the events in (link to article on web site called how long will my benefits last) happens.

Yorktowne Paperboard Corp. Closing

Admin — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:38:02 +0000

Yorktowne Paperboard Corp. located in Spring Garden Township, York County, will be closing by October 17, 2011. The closing will leave 78 employees without jobs. The workers are represented by the United Steelworkers.

Employees who suffered a work injury, are currently working with medical restrictions and are laid off may be entitled to a reinstatement of workers compensation benefits. Your receipt of unemployment compensation does not hurt your rights to receive workers’ compensation, which is tax free and can last 11.6 years or longer. A Pennsylvania workers compensation attorney at Calhoon & Associates can help determine if you are entitled to workers compensation benefits.

Source: Pennlive.com, August 20, 2011

Black Powder Explosion Kills PA Worker

Admin — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:28:54 +0000

George Rininger, a scrap metal worker for Kantner Iron & Steel, was killed on August 19, 2011, when cutting a lock off a large box of steel which contained at least 50 lbs. of explosive black powder. Mr. Rininger was unaware that the box contained explosive material. He suffered burns and was taken to a Pittsburgh hospital.

If you have a question about workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania, call us at (877) 291-9675 for a no obligation, free consultation.

Source: Health & Safety News, August 19, 2011

Free and Reduced Social Security Disability Medical Evaluations

Admin — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:03:37 +0000

As part of qualifying for Social Security Disability benefits, there must be proof of your physical or mental disability. This is done by undergoing a medical evaluation which addresses your disability. There are several medical facilities in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area which will perform this medical evaluation for free or at a reduced rate.

Hamilton Health Center

1821 Fulton Street

P.O. Box 5098

Harrisburg, PA 17102

(717) 230-3909

Hamilton Health Center

1650 Walnut Street

Harrisburg, PA 17103

Mission of Mercy

124 South 13^th Street

Harrisburg, PA 17104