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posted in |PA Workers’ Compensation
by February 15, 2008
|There are no jury trials for workers’ compensation cases in Pennsylvania. The cases are heard before a Workers’ Compensation Judge- formerly called “Referees”. The Workers’ Compensation Judges are fair-minded and objective. Now, of course, each judge has their own personality and experiences and opinions about things, so they are not identical. And, some have a […]
Read Moreposted in |Cases and Settlements
by February 8, 2008
|As a default, you should always prepare to attend a hearing in your case. Sometimes, however, the hearings are simply for the attorneys to speak with the Judge or to submit some evidence. It just depends on what the nature of the petition is, and what stage the case is at. You want to speak […]
Read Moreposted in |PA Workers’ Compensation
by February 8, 2008
|Yes. However, this can sometimes delay settlement of your work comp case if Medicare approval is needed – which applies in certain circumstances. For a free analysis of your case, please call me at 215.206.9068 or email Michael@cardamonelaw.com Michael Cardamone Fighting For Injured Workers In Pennsylvania
Read Moreposted in |PA IME Doctor
by February 8, 2008
|It depends. I know, this is a typical lawyer answer, but it’s true. If your claim was denied and you are in court litigating a Claim Petition, then the more treatment, the better- generally speaking. Image Source: pexels/SHVETS production If you are already receiving benefits and you’re at what’s called “Maximum Medical Improvement” which means […]
Read Moreposted in |PA IME Doctor
by February 8, 2008
|One of the hardest parts of dealing with an injury is navigating through the medical bill – an extra expense on top of all the mental and physical strain. In most cases, PA workers compensation act offers a great relief in the form of coverage for reasonable and necessary treatment of the injury. However, it […]
Read Moreposted in |PA IME Doctor
by February 8, 2008
|Yes. Always be polite with any doctor, even if it’s the IME doctor who was hired by the workers comp insurance company. The IME doctor is likely to disagree with some aspects of your treating doctors’ recommendations and opinions, but being nice and having a cooperative attitude can go a long way. Image Source: pexels/fauxels […]
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