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Can I Get Short Term Or Long Term Disability While On Workmans Comp In Pennsylvania?

posted in |PA Workers’ Compensation

by Michael Cardamone | April 5, 2011

Yes. However, the insurer gets a credit for the STD or LTD benefits to the extent funded by the Employer. So, if the employee pays for the entire premium of the STD or LTD coverage, then there is no credit against the work comp benefits. But if the employee only pays 20%, then the insurer […]

I Keep Getting These LIBC Forms To Fill Out- Do I Have Fill These Out And Return Them If I Am On Workmans Comp In PA?

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by Michael Cardamone | April 4, 2011

Yes, unless you want your wage loss benefits to be suspended. The insurance company/Employer is entitled to find out if you are receiving income or certain benefits while you are on workers comp in Pennsylvania. It is important that you fill out these forms and return them within 30 days. If you do not, the […]

Does Cardamone Law Handle Construction Accident Related Workers’ Compensation Cases in Allentown, Pennsylvania?

posted in |Allentown PA Work Comp

by Michael Cardamone | March 31, 2011

Construction accidents in Pennsylvania are unfortunately common. According to a Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), private construction sector had the highest number of fatalities in Pennsylvania in 2020 including ill-fated falls, slips, and trips during the construction work. Call Workers’ Comp Lawyer In Allentown These construction injuries are often critical and put a lot of […]

How Much Will I Get If I Win My Pennsylvania Work Comp Case?

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by Michael Cardamone | March 29, 2011

If the Judge determines you are disabled from your pre injury job as a result of your work-related injury, then you will get 2/3 of your average weekly wage leading up to the date of injury. The insurer will prepare a Statement of Wages based on your actual earnings for the 52 weeks prior to […]

Can I Accept A Job If I Am On Workmans Comp?

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by Michael Cardamone | March 28, 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 […]

How Long After My First Work Comp Hearing Will I Receive A Decision In My Case?

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by Michael Cardamone | March 26, 2011

If the case does not settle, then it usually takes between 9 and 12 months to obtain a written Decision from a PA Work Comp Judge. There are many factors, such as the nature of the petition, the particular Judge it is assigned to, whether there are delays in the case due to scheduling depositions […]