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How Can The Doctors In My Case Disagree So Much?

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by Michael Cardamone | July 27, 2011

Because they are in a business- it’s called medicine. The insurance company doctors are paid to see things the insurance company’s way, and the treating doctors have incentive to treat patients. No one can see pain. And while an MRI or EMG may show abnormalities, the doctors have wiggle room to opine that such findings […]

Does An Injured Worker In Pennsylvania Have To Give Notice Of His Injury To The Employer?

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by Michael Cardamone | July 22, 2011

Yes. Within 120 days of the work injury. The time for giving notice, however, does not begin to run until the employee knows, or by the exercise of reasonable diligence should know, of the existence of the injury and its possible relationship to his or her employment. Reasonable diligence is an objective standard (not subjective) […]

Cardamone Featured In Main Line Today Magazine

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by Michael Cardamone | July 22, 2011

Michael W. Cardamone- a top PA Workers’ Compensation Lawyer- Fighting For Injured Workers In Pennsylvania, appears in the August Issue of Main Line Today Magazine. Michael also recently appeared in Philadelphia Magazine and Super Lawyers Magazine as a “Rising Star”, as voted by his peers, in Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation. Michael has represented injured […]

Experience Is Critical In Complicated RSD/CRPS Cases In Pennsylvania Work Comp

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by Michael Cardamone | July 17, 2011

I have significant experience handling claims for people suffering from RSD. RSD- reflex sympathetic dystrophy is a chronic and painful condition marked, in part, by burning pain, excessive sweating, swelling, and sensitivity to touch. It is also called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. RSD can spread to different body parts. It can last a lifetime. Some […]

Family Medical Leave Act (re-post from 2007 entry)

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by Michael Cardamone | July 17, 2011

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 […]

Can I Accept A Job If I Am Receiving Pennsylvania Work Comp Benefits?

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by Michael Cardamone | July 17, 2011

Yes. However, the earnings must be reported to the insurer. And, you should speak to your work comp lawyer before accepting a job. Sometimes, it’s better to try to settle a case, and then return to work, rather than accepting a job with a new employer, which will diminish the value of settlement. Working is […]