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Interplay Between Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation And Unemployment Compensation

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by Michael Cardamone | October 25, 2012

The basic idea of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act is to provide an injured worker with wage loss replacement benefits (2/3 of average weekly wage) and medical coverage resulting from the work injury. The basic idea of the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law is to give wage loss replacement benefits to the employee who is capable […]

How Can The IME Doctor Claim I Am Fully Recovered When I Am Not?

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by Michael Cardamone | October 18, 2012

Independent medical doctors under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act are not “independent”. They are hand picked doctors- not by the presiding Judge, but by the employer or insurance carrier. The IME doctors do not treat an injured worker. They simply examine the injured worker, review medical records, and take a history. Then, they issue a […]

Tips For Injured Workers Immediately After A Work Injury

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by Michael Cardamone | October 5, 2012

Note- all cases are unique. These are general guidelines. You should speak to me or another experienced Pennsylvania Work Comp Lawyer to discuss the details of your situation. ____________________________ -Call me! -Give notice of your work injury to a boss or supervisor, explaining how you were injured, when, and what injuries you sustained. Notice […]

If I Have An Open Workers’ Compensation Claim In Pennsylvania, What Happens If I Quit My Job?

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by Michael Cardamone | October 2, 2012

In most cases, the insurance carrier for your employer will file a Petition to Suspend wage loss benefits. A Petition to Suspend is filed when the insurer believes that your earning power is no longer adversely affected by your work injury. In this specific context- that is, when an injured worker quits- the insurer will […]

Pennsylvania Act 534 and Pennsylvania Heart and Lung Act Lawyers For Healthcare and Enforcement Workers – Facts To Know!

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by Michael Cardamone | September 26, 2012

The official Enforcement Officer Disability Benefits Law of 1954 is often referred to as Pennsylvania Heart and Lung Act. While PA Heart and Lung Act cover enforcement officers, including fight fighters, police officers, investigators, and special agents, Pennsylvania Act 534 offers similar benefits for hospital or healthcare workers. The crux of both acts is the […]

Who Are My Pennsylvania Work Comp Clients?

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by Michael Cardamone | September 9, 2012

Michael W. Cardamone, Esquire represents injured workers across Pennsylvania. His clients include: Septa Workers Union Workers Nurses Certified Nursing Assistants Truck Drivers Factory Workers Construction Workers Office Workers Bus Drivers State Workers Masons Waiters and Waitresses Carpenters Mechanics Retail Workers Pharmacists Engineers Secretaries School Teachers Remember– traumatic work injuries (ie, sudden onset) and repetitive work […]