If you were hurt at work, your employer’s insurance company is required to issue a document either accepting or denying your claim. If the claim is denied, the insurance company will issue a Notice of Compensation Denial,...
How Do Workers’ Compensation Appeals Work?
April 28, 2022
You have gone through litigation in your Workers’ Compensation case and the Workers’ Compensation Judge (“WCJ”) found in your favor. Congratulations, you’ve won! What if, however, the Judge’s decision is...
Occupational Disease in Pennsylvania
April 27, 2022
The Workers’ Compensation Act includes occupational disease in the definition of injury. Specifically, the coverage of occupational diseases applies with respect to the disability or death of an employee which results...
Most Common Types of Construction Accidents
March 24, 2022
The lawyers at Stern & Cohen frequently handle Workers’ Compensation claims arising from construction accidents. It is very important that you have a lawyer that is well-versed in construction site injuries. Worksites...
Claimant Depositions in Workers’ Compensation Claims
February 17, 2022
Depositions are an integral part of every Workers’ Compensation claim that is being litigated. Although many people are familiar with the general concept of depositions, most have never been deposed and do not know what to...