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
Can You Appeal a Workers’ Compensation Decision? Yes. Both injured workers and employers have the right to appeal certain workers’ compensation decisions. After a hearing, the Workers’ Compensation Judge...
Occupational Disease in Pennsylvania
April 27, 2022
What Is an Occupational Disease? The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act includes occupational diseases within its definition of a compensable work injury. Unlike a traumatic workplace accident, an occupational...
Most Common Types of Construction Accidents
March 24, 2022
At Stern & Cohen, our attorneys regularly represent injured construction workers throughout Pennsylvania. Understanding the most common types of construction accidents can help workers recognize risks and understand their...
Claimant Depositions in Workers’ Compensation Claims
February 17, 2022
What Is a Workers’ Compensation Deposition? Depositions are an important part of many Pennsylvania workers’ compensation cases, particularly when a claim is being litigated. A deposition is sworn, out-of-court...