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Level Playing Field In Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp

posted in |PA Workers’ Compensation

by Michael Cardamone | May 1, 2007

In the vast majority of cases, an injured worker in Pennsylvania does not pay any up front legal fees. Instead, if his attorney recovers wage loss benefits, then the attorney is awarded a 20% fee by the presiding Pennsylvania WCJ (workers’ compensation judge). This levels the playing field for injured workers in Pennsylvania by allowing […]

Medical Bills- How To Get Paid In Pennsylvania When Treating A Workers’ Comp Patient

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by Michael Cardamone | April 15, 2007

I represent injured workers in Pennsylvania. In addition, I represent doctors and other medical providers, in getting their medical bills paid by the work comp insurers. The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act has specific requirements that must be met in order for work-related medical treatment to be paid by an insurer. The following will explain these […]

Respect

posted in |Cardamone Law Firm

by Michael Cardamone | April 3, 2007

Respect. Something that isn’t as pervasive in society as it should be. Something that comes with experience, but something that should be an inalienable right just like life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. As a basic, fundamental principle, I respect my clients; and I respect my counterpart in every case; I respect judges and […]

Family and Medical Leave Act- 29 U.S.C. 2601 et. seq.

posted in |PA IME Doctor

by Michael Cardamone | March 28, 2007

Many people have a vague familiarity with the Family and Medical Leave Act. It is an important and useful tool that many employees can take advantage of, and something that is often overlooked by employees. I wanted to share with you the basics of FMLA. Feel free to share this information with friends or family […]

Late Wage Loss Checks- What is a Good Excuse?

posted in |PA Workers’ Compensation

by Michael Cardamone | March 22, 2007

Every week, I receive at least one call from a client who failed to receive his or her indemnity (wage loss) check on time. With a large number of files, an insurance company adjustor can be overloaded with work. In turn, things can fall off cycle pretty easily. As soon as I hear this news […]

Independent Medical Examiners Versus Treating Physicians- Striking a Balance

posted in |PA IME Doctor

by Michael Cardamone | March 18, 2007

In just about every workers’ compensation claim in Pennsylvania, a Claimant will be examined by an “Independent Medical Examiner”. As most practitioners know, these examiners are not “independent”. Instead, they are hired by the insurance companies/employers. An insurance company is permitted, under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, to have a Claimant examined by an IME […]