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Almost Everything You Need to Know About
Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Law
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Your One-Stop Source For Information About The Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Law |
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Representing Injured Workers in Pennsylvania Workers' Comp Claims Since 1984
In Philadelphia County, Delaware County, Chester County, Montgomery County,
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How Long Can I Receive Workers' Compensation Benefits?
That's a great question, without a simple answer. In Pennsylvania, under the Workers' Compensation Act, there is no such thing as permanent or total disability. One thing is certain -- your employer and its insurance carrier can almost never unilaterally stop paying your benefits once they begin. While there are limited exceptions to this rule, if your checks are cut off, you should immediately consult an attorney.
In terms of benefits, the law uses phrases such as "total temporary disability" or "partial permanent disabilty" benefits, and each claim is different.
For example, most injured workers miss only a few days of work and return to work at full duty without any further problems. Others may miss weeks, months, or years before returning to work. The last group -- injured workers who can never go back to the jobs they had before getting hurt -- have the most complex claims. Some will receive workers' compensation benefits for the rest of their lives, others will settle their claims and live off of the settlement for the remainder of their lives, while others may have their benefits limited by an Impairment Rating Examination (IRE) or because of other vocational considerations. In each case, however, the injured worker will almost certainly benefit from the advice of an attorney who understands the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act.
If you would like to speak with Dan Siegel, you can call (610) 446-3457 or send an email, and Dan will respond promptly. For workers' compensation matters, all matters are handled on a contingent fee basis, which means that you never pay Dan Siegel a fee unless he gets you benefits or successfully prevents your employer from stopping your benefits. Give Dan Siegel a call at (610) 446-3457 or send an email.
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Workers Compensation News & Practical Information You Can Use
Here are the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Weekly Rates, Including the 2007 Average Weekly Wage Information
Governor Rendell Signs H.B. 2738, Act 147 of 2006, which creates an Uninsured Employer Guaranty Fund and other changes to the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act -- Read the Statute
Governor Rendell Signs S.B.1205, which requires persons receiving personal injury settlements or workers' compensation awards to verify child support arrears. -- Read the Statute
Pennsylvania House Passes Workers' Compensation Reform -- Read the Bill
Did You Know You Almost Never Have to Treat With the Company Doctor For 90 Days?
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