In this video, Attorney Tom Wilken discusses a herniated disc injury and how Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation treats that injury, how to report it and what to say to the medical professionals who will treat you. If you were injured at work and suffered a herniated disc but can’t get the…
Attorney A.J. Palutis explains how the state of Pennsylvania handles workers’ comp benefits if you have a pre-existing condition caused by a prior injury or accident. If you live in Pennsylvania and need help with your workers’ compensation case, or are already on workers’ compensation and are getting the run-around…
If you have applied for Workers’ Comp in Pennsylvania after being injured on the job, it’s very likely that the Insurance Company that covers Workers’ Comp for you employer will require an Independent Medical Evaluation. In the video below, Attorney A.J. Palutis gives you a better idea of what to…
One of the most common questions we are asked is “Do I need pre-approval for treatment for an injury suffered while working?” Here’s why it’s so common….after an injury at work, your doctor will likely recommend treatment but the workers’ comp insurance company indicates they need to approve it. Then…
Betty Zerby sought disability benefits retroactive to January 1, 2010. She was denied and we filed an appeal. Betty appeared and testified at a hearing on April 5, 2012 in Altoona, PA. An impartial vocational expert also appeared at the hearing. After careful consideration of the entire record, the Judge…
There are several types of Social Security Benefits available to individuals deemed “disabled” under the Social Security Act. The most common are as follows: Social Security Disability Benefits (RSDI or Title II Benefits) These benefits are available to disabled workers under retirement age who have earned a minimum number of quarters…
The application requires you to provide personal information regarding your address, age, marital status, and children, and requests various documents and background information about your work history and your medical condition. You will be asked to provide a list of the employers you have worked for over the past 15…
