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...
The Employer Has Filed a Petition To Stop Your Workers’ Compensation – What Does This Mean?
March 3, 2021
Why Employers File Termination Petitions Many injured workers receive workers’ compensation benefits for months or even years after a work injury. During that time, the insurance company may schedule an Independent...
What Is Considered An Injury Under The Workers’ Compensation Act?
February 25, 2021
Many Workers Don’t Realize They Have a Workers’ Compensation Claim Many injured workers assume they do not have a workers’ compensation claim because: They have a pre-existing condition They cannot identify...
Your Medical Treatment is Under Utilization Review, What Does That Mean?
February 21, 2021
What Is a Utilization Review in Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation? Under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, employers and insurance companies can challenge medical treatment they are paying for by...