PA Workers Comp: Degenerative conditions lead to Workers Comp denials, but are not a bar to benefits
In Pennsylvania Workers Compensation, insurance carriers frequently deny claims based on X-Ray or MRI findings that may reveal a degenerative condition. The injured worker is usually puzzled because they never knew they had a degenerative condition. They never experienced any symptoms and never sought any…
Facts about a Pennsylvania Workers Comp IME exam
In nearly all Pennsylvania workers compensation cases that involve litigation, the injured worker must attend an independent medical examination (IME). In fact, workers compensation insurance carrier are entitled to an IME every six months. Often I have clients ask just what is this examination all…
Medical Marijuana and Pennsylvania Workers Compensation
On April 17, 2016, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law the Medical Marijuana Act (MMA) legalizing medical marijuana for treatment purposes in Pennsylvania. Since that time, a few clients have had questions regarding a medical marijuana prescription and the interplay with a workers compensation…
4 Important Factors in Settling your Pennsylvania Workers Comp Case
There are four important factors of a Pennsylvania workers compensation settlement that you should think about. A lump sum amount of money can sound great. After all, as an injured worker, you may be behind on bills, owe family or friends money due to the…
Pennsylvania releases the maximum 2019 Average Weekly Wage for Workers Compensation
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has released it’s 2019 average weekly wage rates for Workers Compensation. The average weekly wage determines the corresponding compensation rate that an injured worker is paid while out of work due to the work injury. Correct calculation of…
With Winter Weather On The Way, Be Careful With Slip and Falls at Work
Winter weather is in our forecast. Some areas of Central Pennsylvania could see between 5 and 8 inches of snow this week, mainly on Thursday. With snow and ice here, drive ways, parking lots, and sidewalks become very slippery. Take extra time and be careful….
Mooney Law: Your Pennsylvania Disability Law Practice
Mooney Law represents clients throughout Pennsylvania and is a full Pennsylvania Disability Law practice. What do we mean by that? At Mooney Law, we represent disabled clients in the following areas: Pennsylvania Workers Compensation: We represent injured workers throughout Pennsylvania. We have a full workers…
Pennsylvania Workers Comp: What’s my case worth?
It is a question that nearly every injured worker at some point asks — what is my case worth? The simple answer is — it depends. And it really does depend on several factors. So what are those factors? Are you currently receiving wage loss…
How to start a workers comp claim in Pennsylvania
I am often asked, how do I start a workers comp claim in Pennsylvania. You’ve been injured on the job. So now what? A couple of things are quite important in starting a workers comp claim. When starting a workers comp claim in Pennsylvania, follow…