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Cardamone Speaks To Easton Area Employers As Work Comp Expert

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by Michael Cardamone | August 9, 2011

Michael W. Cardamone, Esquire, spoke to several Easton area employers today, along with Attorney Charles Brown, as part of a panel of Workers’ Compensation Experts Seminar put on by Phoenix Rehabilitation and Health Services. The seminar was moderated by Darin Lusch who is the coordinator for Phoenix Rehab. Darin did an outstanding job. Michael represents […]

What Is The Employer’s Burden Of Proof In Establishing That An Injured Worker Has Fully Recovered?

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by Michael Cardamone | August 4, 2011

First, the burden of proof is on the Employer. The employer seeking to terminate work comp benefits bears the burden of demonstrating that either 1) the employee’s disability has ceased, or 2) that any current disability arises from a cause unrelated to the employee’s work injury. The burden never shifts to the employee in a […]

Can Work Comp Reduce My Checks If I Am Receiving Social Security (old age), Severance, Unemployment Compensation, Or Pension Benefits?

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by Michael Cardamone | August 2, 2011

Yes. Proper notice of the offset must be given. And, the injured worker may dispute the offset by filing a Petition to Review Offset. If an injured worker in Pennsylvania is receiving Social Security Disability benefits, then there is no offset, but there is for “old age” benefits. With respect to the pension offset, the […]

Cardamone Joins the Sons of Ben!

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by Michael Cardamone | August 1, 2011

Philadelphia Work Comp Lawyer, Michael W. Cardamone, has joined the Sons of Ben- a non-profit member organization that supports the Delaware Valley Soccer Community. The Sons of Ben helped create the momentum that led to the Philadelphia Union of the MLS and the Philadelphia Independence. The Sons of Ben are active with charitable and philanthropic […]

Do I Need A Witness To My Injury To Win A Work Comp Case In Pennsylvania?

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by Michael Cardamone | July 29, 2011

No. There is no witness requirement. But credibility is always an issue so the Judge must determine that what you are testifying to as the cause of your condition is credible. Moreover, your doctor must also find your history to be credible. In repetitive injury cases, there really would not be a witness anyway as […]

Cardamone Wins Several Supersedeas Decisions For Injured Workers

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by Michael Cardamone | July 27, 2011

Michael W. Cardamone, Esquire, has successfully defeated several area employers’ requests to reduce his clients’ wage loss benefits based on allegations that their earning power has been restored pursuant to the opinions of independent medical examiners. Michael, however, presented affidavit testimony from his clients, and medical records from his clients’ treating physicians, establishing that his […]