What is The Burden of Proof for a Pennsylvania Workers Comp Claim Petition?
When an injured worker files a Claim Petition, in order to win, all elements of a claim petition must be met. So what does that mean? The court has stated the case law on a claim petition. “In a claim petition, a claimant bears the…
Pennsylvania Releases 2020 Average Weekly Wage Rates for Workers Comp
Each year, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Bureau of Workers Compensation releases the new state wide Average Weekly Wage (AWW) chart for Pennsylvania Workers Compensation. The Bureau has released the 2020 rates. The average weekly wage is an important calculation that establishes your…
Why is my employer denying my work injury?
In Pennsylvania, work-related injuries are common. I frequently hear frustrations from clients over why their claim was denied. In Pennsylvania, employers have the right to deny a workers compensation claim. They may do so for several reasons. Here is a list of the TEN most…
Mooney Law to expand into Maryland Workers Comp and Bankruptcy
Mooney Law partner Mark Buterbaugh has been admitted to practice law in the State of Maryland. His admission to Maryland will allow the firm to expand its Workers Compensation and Bankruptcy practices to include Maryland. Attorney Buterbaugh is one of the managing partner/owners of Mooney…
The Ten Do NOTS in a Pennsylvania Workers Comp Case
In Pennsylvania, there are certain things injured workers should not do, things that can harm or impact their workers compensation claim. Here is our top ten DO NOT list in a Pennsylvania workers compensation case.
What Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Wage Loss Benefits am I entitled to?
If you have been injured at work in Pennsylvania, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation wage loss benefits. Under the Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Act, you are entitled to wage loss benefits (rate is based on a scale and your average weekly wage – for…
Are temporary employment agencies liable for work injuries? The answer is unquestionably— Yes.
Employees hired by a temporary staffing agency that get hurt on the job are generally entitled to workers compensation benefits. That’s important to understand in Central Pennsylvania. Central Pennsylvania, particularly along the Interstate 81 Corridor in Greencastle, Chambersburg, Shippensburg, Newville, and Carlisle areas, have seen…
Most Injured Workers Don’t Know They May Be Due More Than Just Workers Comp
We’ve seen it before. A worker is injured on the job and their workers’ compensation attorney simply focuses on getting Workers Comp wage loss benefits from the employer. Perhaps they are unaware, didn’t realize, or did not spot the fact that the work accident was…
Mooney’s Rising Star, Attorney Mark Buterbaugh, Is Also a Super Lawyer
Mooney Law is proud to announce attorney Mark Buterbaugh has been named a “Rising Star of Pennsylvania” and “Super Lawyer” for his outstanding work in Personal Injury and Workers Compensation law. Only 5% of lawyers in Pennsylvania are designated “Super Lawyers” and even less, 2.5%,…