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...
By Chloe Murray on April 13, 2023 • 3 minutes to read When you are injured at work and need legal representation, one of the first questions you may ask yourself is, “How will I afford an attorney?” How does a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer get paid? In a Pennsylvania...
By David Stern on March 27, 2023 • 4 minutes to read When the appropriate time has come to settle your case, the credibility of your workers’ compensation lawyer is very important. Your best interests must be the sole focus of your lawyer. If they are thinking...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
By Chloe Murray on December 6, 2022 | ~ 4 minutes to read | When you suffer an injury at work, it is important to know who can be found responsible for the injury and what you can recover from that entity. What Are Workers’ Compensation Benefits? If you are injured...
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