Posted on May 26th, 2010
Injured workers may be able to receive workers’ compensation for many work-related injuries. However, they typically cannot receive benefits for injuries incurred while employees are on breaks, such as lunch breaks.
According to Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law, employees typically cannot receive workers’ compensation benefits for any personal time taken during the work day.
If you or anyone you know has questions about workers’ compensation benefits, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130.
Posted on May 26th, 2010
When injured workers file claims for workers’ compensation benefits, the employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company may investigate the claim. This investigation may include an examination of the medical report and other details related to the injury.
The insurance company may also hire investigators to ensure that the worker is in fact injured and complying with their doctors orders. If the insurance company finds evidence to reject the workers’ compensation claim, then the injured employee may need to take legal action to receive workers’ compensation benefits.
If you or anyone you know has questions about workers’ compensation coverage, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130.
Posted on May 26th, 2010
When employees are injured on the job and receive workers’ compensation benefits, they may not be able to return to their job. In some cases, they may no longer have the physical capability to perform their job ever again.
When this occurs, employers may offer their employees a light-duty job. If injured employees refuse to take these jobs, then employers may be able to appeal to a workers’ compensation judge to modify the employee’s workers’ compensation benefits.
If you or anyone you know has questions about your workers’ compensation benefits, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation benefits of Lowenthal & Abrams at 215-238-1130.
Posted on May 18th, 2010
The Oklahoma legislature voted to delay the sale of the state’s workers’ compensation insurance company, CompSource. The insurance company acts as the insurer of last resort for workers’ compensation.
The state had originally planned to sell CompSource because a number of critics believed the company enjoyed an unfair competitive advantage. A number of other states use a state-owned insurance company as an insurer of last resort for workers’ compensation claims.
If you or anyone you know has questions about workers’ compensation, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130.
Posted on May 11th, 2010
Workers’ compensation benefits are typically reserved for employees. However, individuals who volunteer may also be injured while on the job and may need medical treatment.
In most cases, volunteers are not covered for their medical expenses or lost wage payments. Such workers’ compensation coverage is only provided for workers who are paid for the work they do. However, volunteer firefighters, ambulance workers, and police may be able to collect Pennsylvania workers’ compensation payments.
If you or anyone you know has been injured while doing volunteer work, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130.
Posted on May 11th, 2010
Pennsylvania workers’ compensation can be complicated when it involves individuals who either live in another state or work in another state. In most circumstances, individuals can are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if they meet one of the following three requirements:
- Work in Pennsylvania
- Live in Pennsylvania but work in another state
- Work for a company based in Pennsylvania
Some employees may want to consider from which state they receive their workers’ compensation benefits because different states provide different levels of benefits. An experienced lawyers can help employees determine which state is best for filing a workers’ compensation claim.
If you have questions about your workers’ compensation benefits, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130.
Posted on May 11th, 2010
Independent contractors generally do not have a right to receive workers’ compensation benefits. That right is typically reserved for relationships between employers and employees, and independent contractors, by definition, are not employees.
However, some independent contractors may have a right to claim workers’ compensation benefits. Some workers may be labeled as independent contractors, but may in fact operate like they are employees. In this case, a court may rule that the workers labeled as independent contractors have a right to workers’ compensation benefits because they should be treated like employees.
If you or anyone you know has questions about workers’ compensation benefits, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation benefits lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams at 215-238-1130.
Posted on May 7th, 2010
Many employees are reluctant to file for workers’ compensation. In many cases, employees worry that filing for workers’ compensation will cause them to lose their jobs.
This concern is especially prevalent given the current economic conditions. If employees attempt to file for workers’ compensation and threatened by their employers, they should contact an attorney. In most cases, employees have the right to file for workers’ compensation for workplace injuries.
If you or anyone you know has a workers’ compensation case, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130.
Posted on May 7th, 2010
Workers’ compensation provisions cover employees’ injuries in most cases. However, employees are typically not covered if they purposely inflict injuries on themselves.
Other types of cases in which employees typically do not receive workers’ compensation benefits include the following: Employees act in a reckless manner in the workplace, or employees sustain workplace injuries while intoxicated or under the influence of illegal drugs.
If you or anyone you know has questions about workers’ compensation benefits, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams at 215-238-1130.
Posted on May 7th, 2010
A Pennsylvania woman was charged with insurance fraud in a workers’ compensation case. According to court reports, the woman apparently was receiving workers’ compensation payments and working as a stripper at the same time.
The woman apparently received more than $22,000 in disability benefits as a result of a restaurant accident. However, she allegedly worked as a stripped while still receiving the payments.
If you or anyone you know has questions about your workers’ compensation benefits, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams at 215-238-1130.
