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Petitions in Pennsylvania Workers Comp Cases

posted in |PA Workers’ Compensation

by Michael Cardamone | April 21, 2008

What is a Petition to Terminate Benefits in Pennsylvania Work Comp -This is when the insurance company seeks to have your wage loss and medical benefits terminated for good. They can only pursue this if the IME doctor or your own doctor has issued an opinion that you are “fully recovered” from your work injury. […]

Heart And Lung Act In Pennsylvania/Act 534 Benefits

posted in |Heart and Lung Act

by Michael Cardamone | April 16, 2008

Although the Heart and Lung Act awards full compensation and continuation of employee benefits to certain employees, and is therefore more generous than the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act in that regard, its scope is narrower and its language should be strictly construed. The purpose of the Heart and Lung Act is to provide important public […]

What Is An Independent Medical Exam In Pennsylvania Workers Comp?

posted in |PA IME Doctor

by Michael Cardamone | April 7, 2008

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 […]

How Do You Win A Claim For Depression Under The Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp Act?

posted in |Brain Injury Lawyers

by Michael Cardamone | March 27, 2008

Many injured workers suffer from anxiety and/or depression as a result of chronic pain, being out of work, adjusting to a new lifestyle, having difficulty with household chores, sexual dysfunction, and other consequences of their work injury. An injured worker in Pennsylvania can bring a claim for depression by either including it on a Claim […]

If I Get Fired From My Job, Is My Workers’ Comp Case Over Too?

posted in |Cases and Settlements

by Michael Cardamone | March 8, 2008

Not necessarily. If you are fired for wilful misconduct, then your case is in trouble. However, if you have some kind of work-related restrictions and you are laid off, or fired for economic reasons, then your wage loss benefits continue. It simply depends on the circumstances of your case. Many employers will try to set […]

Key Elements To A Successful Workers’ Compensation Claim In Pennsylvania

posted in |PA Workers’ Compensation

by Michael Cardamone | February 26, 2008

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 […]