Understanding Workers’ Compensation Benefits Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits generally fall into two categories: Medical benefits Wage-loss benefits If you are receiving wage-loss benefits, the...
Understanding a Workers’ Compensation Suspension Receiving notice that the insurance company is trying to suspend your benefits can be alarming. Fortunately, a suspension does not automatically mean you lose your...
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...