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On the Job Injuries and Workers’ Compensation in Winter

On the Job Injuries and Workers’ Compensation in Winter

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...

Understanding PA Workers’ Compensation Statute of Limitations

Understanding PA Workers’ Compensation Statute of Limitations

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...

Stern & Cohen Joins Forces with Philadelphia 76ers

Stern & Cohen Joins Forces with Philadelphia 76ers

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...

Is Workers’ Compensation Taxable Income in Pennsylvania?

Is Workers’ Compensation Taxable Income in Pennsylvania?

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...

Heat Related Illnesses on the Job

Heat Related Illnesses on the Job

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,...

The History of Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania

The History of Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania

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...

How Does Social Media Impact My Workers’ Compensation Claim?

How Does Social Media Impact My Workers’ Compensation Claim?

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...

Navigating Workers’ Compensation for Landscapers and Gardeners

Navigating Workers’ Compensation for Landscapers and Gardeners

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...

What Does A Paralegal Do?

What Does A Paralegal Do?

Aside every workers’ compensation lawyer is a dedicated paralegal.  At Stern & Cohen, our paralegals work diligently to make sure your Workers’ Compensation matter is a seamless process. So, if you’ve been hurt on the job, we’ve got you covered. Paralegals are...

Can You Receive Workers’ Compensation if You Work Remotely?

Can You Receive Workers’ Compensation if You Work Remotely?

By Katy Luchansky on February 14, 2023 • 3 minutes to read The simple answer is yes. Many people think that workers’ compensation benefits are specific to people working in an office or at a job site, but workers’ compensation benefits cover all employees – even those...

Do You Qualify for Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

Do You Qualify for Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

By Chloe Murray on January 26, 2023 • 4 minutes to read Understanding whether you qualify for Workers’ Compensation benefits can be complicated. There are many questions that must be answered. Were you in the course and scope of your employment? Were you an employee...

4 Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits

4 Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits

By Katy Luchansky on December 20, 2022 • 3 minutes to read  One of the most common questions asked pertaining to Workers’ Compensation is what types of benefits are involved when an employee is hurt at work. There are four main types of benefits: medical, wage loss,...