March 28, 2024 Stern & Cohen Leads Workers’ Compensation Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association At Stern & Cohen, we deeply value the collective accomplishments of our team members. It’s with immense pride that we acknowledge the ongoing...
Updated March 27, 2024 | 4 minute read Workers’ compensation law is constantly changing to account for modern technology, new medical discoveries, and new workplace conditions. The following issues have been recently decided in Pennsylvania, changing how...
March 6, 2024 Are You Eligible? One extremely common source of workplace injury is motor vehicle accidents (MVA). However, whether you’ll be eligible for workers’ compensation coverage for an injury sustained in a wreck depends on several factors, primarily...
February 22, 2024 While it is illegal to discriminate against workers based on their immigration status under the Immigration and Nationality Act, far too many undocumented workers remain unaware of their protections or are understandably afraid of asserting their...
By Ariel Silverman | February 15, 2024 Are you a hair stylist? Or a nail technician? Another type of beautician? Are you working day in and day out with your hands? Are you constantly in the same position? Are your hands cramping? Is this causing you pain? If you...
By Chloe Murray | January 24, 2024 Workers’ compensation is a high-volume practice, meaning that, sometimes attorneys will treat your case as just another number, or won’t know the facts of your case, or just simply don’t have the time to give your case the attention...
If you have ever watched a law show on television, you may have seen a courtroom trial with witnesses. The lawyers ask questions, and the judge makes rulings. It can be dramatic even if you are watching at home. If you are an injured worker with a workers’...
As the winter months approach and the cold weather makes it way to Pennsylvania, it is time to start preparing for the holidays and ensuring that you are getting your winter clothing ready. This also means that it is the time of year in which snow, ice, sleet, and a...
November 9, 2023 • 4 minutes to read Every day, workers suffer workplace injuries that result in lost wages, medical bills, and other expenses. If you have been hurt, you are entitled by law to receive benefits in Pennsylvania. However, there are time limits for...
November 9, 2023 • 2 minutes to read • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Stern & Cohen is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with the Philadelphia 76ers, one of the most iconic franchises in the NBA. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for our...
October 19, 2023 • 4 minutes to read Employee Actions and Workplace Injuries Workplace accidents occur every day no matter how careful workers are or what policies and procedures are in place. These accidents could result from faulty machinery, someone else’s...
By Chloe Murray on September 21, 2023 • 4 minutes to read This is a very common question with an easy answer: no. Workers’ compensation lost wage benefits are not taxable. The weekly or bi-weekly payments are not subject to income tax. Similarly, a...
August 29, 2023 • 4 minutes to read Heat on the Job Outdoor jobs inherently pose risks regardless of the season. However, those risks are greatly increased during the summer due to the possibility of heat stroke, dehydration, heat exhaustion, and many other ailments,...
At the beginning of the 20th century, employees did not have workers’ compensation in the state of Pennsylvania. During that era, an employee’s only legal recourse to being injured at work was to establish negligence through torts law, which proved far more...
In the age of digital connectivity, where our lives unfold in a virtual realm, it’s easy to underestimate the far-reaching consequences of our online activities. But here’s a startling truth: the posts you make on social media platforms can wield immense...
By Chloe Murray on June 21, 2023 • 4 minutes to read Now that it is summer, you will see more landscapers and gardeners out-and-about. Or you may even be a landscaper or gardener yourself come the summer months! These types of jobs come with many benefits—helping...
When you think of a law firm, you might imagine a team of lawyers working tirelessly to defend their clients’ rights. However, behind every successful attorney is a team of legal assistants who work diligently to ensure that cases are properly prepared and...
By Katy Luchansky on May 12, 2023 • 2 minutes to read A common question we hear is, “Will a pre-existing condition prevent me from getting Workers’ Compensation benefits in Pennsylvania?” In short, no! In fact, many injured workers have pre-existing...
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