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Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp Death Claims Info

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by Michael Cardamone | July 17, 2011

If an injured worker dies from the work injury, a claim petition must be filed within three years after the date of death. The death must occur within 300 weeks after the injury. Image Source: pexels/Ksenia Chernaya In occupational disease claims, the death from an occupational disease shall be the basis for the payment of […]

Key Elements To Winning A Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Case

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by Michael Cardamone | July 17, 2011

1) Hire an experienced workers’ comp lawyer right away (Michael Cardamone, Esquire- 215.206.9068) 2) Reporting the injury immediately to a supervisor 3) Following company guidelines regarding panel physicians 4) Giving a complete and accurate history to your doctors as to how and when the injury occurred 5) Trying, in good faith, to attempt any light […]

If I Was In A Car Or Truck Accident While Working, Could I Have Both A Work Comp Case And A Personal Injury Case?

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by Michael Cardamone | July 16, 2011

Yes, if the accident was caused by the negligence of the other driver (s). You may bring a personal injury (third party) suit against the driver who caused the accident, in addition to a workers’ compensation claim against your employer. Image Source: pexels/Aleksandr Neplokhov The personal injury suit involves negligence (ie, fault) whereas your work […]

Independent Medical Exam (IME) In Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp Cases

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by Michael Cardamone | July 16, 2011

Why does an injured worker in Pennsylvania have to go to an IME doctor- that is, a doctor hired by the workers’ comp insurance company? Well, because the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act allows for it. An independent medical exam in Pennsylvania every 6 months is reasonable. IME doctors are hired by the insurance company and […]

What Is A Labor Market Survey In Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp?

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by Michael Cardamone | July 16, 2011

A Labor Market Survey in Pennsylvania is an attempt by the employer/insurer to reduce their exposure (ie, what they pay you) in your case by alleging that although you cannot perform your pre-injury job, you can perform other available work within the economy in your geographical location that fits within your physical and vocational abilities. […]

Pennsylvania Work Comp Lawyer, Michael W. Cardamone Wins Big Case Against Car Dealer!

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by Michael Cardamone | July 15, 2011

Michael W. Cardamone – a Pennsylvania Work Comp Lawyer, out of Krasno Krasno & Onwudinjo, obtained a big victory for an injured worker this week after 10 months of litigation, including 2 expensive medical depositions. As a result, Cardamone’s client will receive two thirds of his wage loss from February 2009 through the present time, […]