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Best Lawyer For Workers Compensation Case in Pennsylvania

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by Michael Cardamone | August 24, 2009

Who is the best lawyer for a PA workers comp case? The one you are most comfortable with. You should hire a lawyer who listens carefully to your facts, who treats you with respect, and who is knowledgeable about Pennsylvania workers compensation. You should not have to speak to a paralegal for 90% of your […]

Can I Get Workers Comp Wage Loss Benefits If I Have Child Support Arrearages?

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by Michael Cardamone | August 4, 2009

Yes, however, the arrears must be paid off before you receive your work comp checks- or, a payment arrangement must be made with the Domestic Relations office for which an Order has been entered against you for past due amounts. It is important to obtain a copy of the Court Order for your child support. […]

What Is Difference Between Workers Comp and Social Security Disability?

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by Michael Cardamone | August 4, 2009

Social Security Disability is a monthly benefit for individuals who are unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than […]

PA Work Comp Settlements

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by Michael Cardamone | July 16, 2009

PA Workmans Comp Settlements Some recent settlements of mine: $170,000.00 for PTSD and back injury $125,000.00- post-concussive syndrome $160,000.00- multiple injuries $75,000.00- back injury $15,000.00- back injury $80,000.00- back injury $75,000.00- back injury $25,000.00- back injury $50,000.00- shoulder injury As you can see, settlements range in scope. The amounts depend on many factors -the most […]

Impairment Rating Evaluation- Pennsylvania Workers Comp

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by Michael Cardamone | July 1, 2009

What is an impairment rating evaluation, otherwise known as an IRE? It is an examination that the insurance company sets up in your PA Workmans Comp case, after you receive 2 years of checks for total disability, in which a doctor examines you and determines whether your total body impairment as it relates to your […]

Helpful Reminders for Getting Medical Bills Paid Under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act

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by Michael Cardamone | June 9, 2009

It is very important that all treatment gets billed on the proper forms, within 30 days, and with the corresponding medical reports. Any failure to meet the billing requirements under the Work Comp Act will be used as a way for the insurer to wiggle out of payment. As a reminder, please note that requests […]