Why Your Workers’ Compensation Benefit Rate Matters Your workers’ compensation benefit rate determines how much you receive in weekly wage-loss benefits if you’re unable to work because of a job-related...
Why the Accepted Injury Description Matters When a workers’ compensation claim is accepted, the insurance company identifies the injuries it agrees were caused by the work accident. This is often called the...
What Happens When Your Employer Schedules You To See a Doctor For an Independent Medical Examination?
March 30, 2021
What Is an Independent Medical Examination (IME)? If you’ve been injured at work in Pennsylvania, you may receive a letter scheduling you for an Independent Medical Examination, commonly called an IME. An IME is a...
Understanding Psychological Injury Claims in Pennsylvania Many people assume workers’ compensation only covers physical injuries, such as broken bones, back injuries, or workplace accidents. However, Pennsylvania...
Why Employment Status Matters To qualify for workers’ compensation benefits in Pennsylvania, an injured worker generally must show: An employment relationship existed The injury occurred in the course and scope of...