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I’m An Injured Worker In Pennsylvania- How Much Is My Case Worth?

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by Michael Cardamone | January 22, 2008

The value of your case depends on many factors. Each case is unique so be careful not to compare your case with a friend, co-worker, or neighbor’s case. Some of the factors include: 1) Your average weekly wage leading up to the work injury 2) The severity of your injury 3) Whether your employer can […]

Can I Go Back To Work If I Am Receiving Workers’ Comp Checks?

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by Michael Cardamone | January 12, 2008

Yes. You should speak to your attorney, however, before doing this. Once you return to work, the insurer will reduce your workers’ comp checks accordingly. Sometimes, if you want to settle your case, it makes more sense to hold off on returning to employment. Just remember, if you are working and receiving work comp checks, […]

What Kinds Of Injured Workers Do I Represent?

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by Michael Cardamone | January 3, 2008

All types of injured workers in Pennsylvania -Nurses and nursing assistants who injure their back or shoulder from lifting a heavy patient or from being assaulted by a patient -Truck drivers who hurt their backs from loading or unloading freight, or simply from the jarring inside the truck from the poor ergonomics -Workers on assembly […]

When Will My Workers’ Compensation Checks Stop?

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by Michael Cardamone | December 29, 2007

There are several scenarios for when the insurance company can stop sending you your wage loss checks. If you settle your case for a lump sum of money, then your checks will stop after the settlement hearing. Or, if the insurance company sends you LIBC forms asking you about your physical condition and whether you […]

Is The Workers Comp Insurance Company On My Side?

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by Michael Cardamone | December 20, 2007

No! There is a direct conflict of interest between what you want and what they want. You, as the injured worker in Pennsylvania, simply want to obtain the benefits afforded to you by law- wage loss benefits and medical benefits. More importantly, you want to get better. On the other hand, the insurance company wants […]

Do I Have to Treat With My Employer’s Panel Physicians During The First 90 Days After My Injury?

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by Michael Cardamone | December 18, 2007

Workplace injuries happen all the time. Injured workers not just struggle with the mental and physical strain of the injuries but also with the monetary distress these injuries ensue. On top of that, contesting a workers’ compensation case could be a lot. That’s why you need a trusted workers’ compensation lawyer to help you share […]