Worker's Compensation:
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York Workers’ Comp Lawyer Discusses What Happens When You Don’t Report Your Injury
There is a right way and a wrong way to report your workplace injury. Read this article to learn more and contact an experienced Harrisburg workers’ compensation attorney for advice. Be sure to order a FREE copy of our book, 7 Deadly Sins That Can Destroy Your Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp Case.
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OSHA Asst. Secretary Warns Plant Operators About Hazards
After the deadly gas explosion at a power plant, OSHA issues a warning letter to employers. Read this article to find out what the letter said. If you have been hurt in a Pennsylvania work accident, contact an experienced Marcellus shale workers’ compensation lawyer at Calhoon & Associates.
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What Does an IRE Request Mean?
Under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, once an injured worker receives total disability benefits for 104 weeks, the insurer can request an Independent Rating Evaluation, or IRE. When they do, … [Read more]
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What is an “Independent Medical Evaluation”?
There are certain things you should and should not do during this examination.
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Are My Chiropractic expenses covered by PA Workers’ Comp?
Pennsylvania Workers compensation insurance covers chiropractic care for work-related injuries. Various studies completed worldwide have repeatedly found that chiropractic care gets people back to work much sooner and at a far lower costs than other types of medical care. Comprehensive chiropractic care leads to fewer chronic cases allowing the patient to get back to his/her pre-injury status.
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If You Have A Permanent Scar From Neck Surgery As The Result Of A Work Injury You Are Entitled To Worker’s Compensation Disfigurement Benefits
Under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, you are entitled to workers’ compensation disfigurement benefits if you have had a work injury resulting in a permanent scar, burn, or disfigurement to … [Read more]
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Your Right To Reinstatement Of Worker’s Compensation Benefits Upon Layoff
Most injured workers do not realize that they have a right to have their workers compensation benefits reinstated merely becase they were laid off work from their job by their … [Read more]
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Receiving Worker’s Compensation Wage Loss Benefits Under An Automobile Insurance Policy When An Employee Is Injured While Using Or Maintaining A Motor Vehicle During The Course Of Their Employment
If you are injured in an motor vehicle accident or involved in an accident which involves the “use or maintenance” of a motor vehicle while working for your employer and … [Read more]
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Payment of Medical Bills Under The 1996 Act
Prior to the recent amendments to the Workers’ Compensation Act, a doctor, hospital, or other medical provider who provided treatment to an employee who suffered a work-related injury, was free … [Read more]
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Exclusions, Offsets and Limitations For Work Injuries Sustained On Or After August 31, 1993
- 1. EXCLUSIONS
A. INCARCERATED CLAIMANTS
1. Section 306(a) was amended to include a section
excluding compensation for incarcerated claimants as
follows:
Nothing in this act shall require … [Read more]
