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How Often Should My Workmans Comp Check Come If I Have A Pennsylvania Work Injury?

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by Michael Cardamone | March 26, 2011

Your work comp check should come in the same frequency as your paycheck came prior to the work injury. In many cases, this means it comes bi-weekly. Many clients ask me if the insurer can do direct deposit with their work comp check. It is very unusual for the work comp insurer to do this, […]

If I Had A Bad Back And Made It Worse From Working, Can I Get Workmans Comp?

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by Michael Cardamone | March 24, 2011

Yes. If your doctor says that your prior back condition was aggravated or made worse by working, then you can pursue wage loss and medical benefits. An aggravation of a pre-existing condition is a work injury under Pennsylvania Work Comp Law. For more info about pre-existing conditions and Pennsylvania Work Comp Law, call Experienced PA […]

If My Employer Asks Me To Return To Work While I’m On Workmans Comp, Do I Have To Return?

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by Michael Cardamone | March 23, 2011

You don’t have to. But there may be consequences. For example, if they ask you to return and you do not return, then they may terminate you. Or, they may argue in your work comp case that your wage loss benefits should be suspended/stopped because you refused available work within your restrictions. But these are […]

Can I Get Money From Workmans Comp For A Scar?

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by Michael Cardamone | March 22, 2011

Yes, if your scar is on the head, face, or neck, and 1) permanent, 2) related to the work injury, 3), proper notice of the work injury was given, 4) the scar is unsightly, 5)the scar is not usually incident to the employment. For more about scars and Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Law, call Michael W. […]

How Long Does A Work Comp Hearing Take In Pennsylvania

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by Michael Cardamone | March 21, 2011

It simply depends. Sounds like a lawyer answer for sure, huh? It’s true. Some hearings are just quick status hearings for the attorneys. Others involve testimony and can take up to, or over, one hour in duration. Work Comp cases are dynamic and as things change in a case, the nature of what happens at […]

If My Work Injury Happened From Repetitive Work Rather Than Suddenly, Can I Get Workmens Comp In Pennsylvania?

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by Michael Cardamone | March 21, 2011

Yes. Repetitive work injuries are just as valid in Pennsylvania as sudden work injuries. I often see laborers injuring their backs from repetitive lifting. Or workers who repetitively push and pull on assembly lines injuring their shoulders. I see computer workers hurting their hands, wrists, and elbows from repetitive typing or poor ergonomics. I see […]