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Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Work Comp Lawyer For Injured Workers

posted in |Montgomery Work Comp

by Michael Cardamone | December 6, 2011

I am often asked if I represent injured workers who work or live in Montgomery County, PA. The answer is YES! I grew up in Montgomery County, went to grade school at St. Rose in North Wales, and currently reside in Montgomery County- in addition to having a Blue Bell office. I assist injured workers […]

What Are The Benefits Of A Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Settlement?

posted in |Cases and Settlements

by Michael Cardamone | November 28, 2011

There are many. However, the most significant benefit is arguably the certainty of the outcome versus the uncertainty that accompanies litigation where anything can happen. When an injured worker in Pennsylvania settles his or her workers’ compensation claim, he knows exactly what he’s getting in exchange for closing down the case. The terms of the […]

Testimonial For Top PA Work Comp Lawyer Michael W. Cardamone

posted in |Cardamone Law Firm

by Michael Cardamone | November 11, 2011

“Mike, Thanks much for that bang up job that you accomplished with the darn disability people. I have dealt with many lawyers in my 21.5 years in law enforcement, but never with one as intelligent and with a personality like yourself! Most talk a big game, then nothing happens. Well, not you! I would recommend […]

If I Am An Independent Contractor Can I Get Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

posted in |PA Workers’ Compensation

by Michael Cardamone | November 7, 2011

No. The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act only covers employees. An “Employee” is synonymous with servant and includes all natural persons who perform services for another for a valuable consideration. An independent contractor is not an employee because of the absence of a master/servant relationship. Some of the key factors in determining whether someone is an […]

How Does The Hearsay Rule Come Into Play In Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Cases?

posted in |PA Workers’ Compensation

by Michael Cardamone | October 21, 2011

Hearsay is an out of court statement offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted therein. In Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation cases, hearsay objections most often occur in the context of medical evidence. If a claim is for more than 52 weeks of compensation, the party seeking to introduce medical evidence must take a deposition […]

I Told My Boss That I Was Hurt At Work, So Why Isn’t Workers Comp Sending Me Money?

posted in |PA Workers’ Compensation

by Michael Cardamone | October 11, 2011

Once you are injured at work, you must report the injury. Once you report the injury, the Employer/Insurer has 21 days to issue one of 3 documents: 1) A Notice of Compensation Payable which accepts your claim, 2) A Notice of Temporary Compensation Payable which temporarily accepts your claim for up to 90 days as […]