How Much Is My Workers’ Compensation Case Worth in Pennsylvania?
One of the first questions injured workers ask is also one of the hardest to answer: How much is my workers’ compensation case worth? The honest answer is that there is no fixed number that applies to every case. A Pennsylvania workers’ compensation case is not valued the… Read More
Common Workplace Injuries in Philadelphia
Workplace injuries happen in every kind of job. Construction workers, warehouse employees, healthcare staff, delivery drivers, office workers, restaurant employees, and manufacturing workers can all suffer injuries that affect their health, income, and ability to keep working. Pennsylvania workers’ compensation generally covers injuries caused or aggravated by employment… Read More
Can You Work While Receiving Social Security Disability in Pennsylvania?
Many people receiving Social Security Disability benefits want to return to work in some way, but hesitate because they are afraid of losing the benefits they rely on. That concern is understandable. When you are already dealing with a medical condition and financial pressure, the last thing you… Read More
What to Do After a Work Injury in Pennsylvania: A Guide
Getting hurt at work can throw your life off balance fast. One minute you are doing your job. The next, you are dealing with pain, medical appointments, missed paychecks, and a lot of uncertainty about what comes next. For many injured workers in Pennsylvania, the biggest mistake is… Read More
Banks Law Settles $2.5 million Workers’ Compensation Case
Banks Law is very pleased to announce that we recently negotiated one of the largest workers’ compensation settlements in Pennsylvania, if not the country. In a decision dated 9/13/2017, Judge Audrey Timm approved a $2.5 million dollar ($2,556,815.00 to be exact) C & R in the case of Vincent Burgese… Read More
Home Car Modifications
Did You Know…? In some cases injured workers’ are entitled to have modifications of their home or vehicle paid for by the workers’ compensation insurance company? Generally, Section 306(f) of the PA Workers’ Compensation Act, provides for payment of reasonable medical expenses that are related a person’s work injury. These… Read More
Pre-existing conditions and workers’ compensation
Just because you have a pre-existing condition does NOT mean your work injury should be denied. A core concept in the law is the “eggshell plaintiff rule.” It says that even someone whose bones break as easily as an eggshell can still fully recover for all injuries resulting from a… Read More
Must I pay out-of-pocket for my work-related prescriptions?
ABSOLUTELY NOT! As long as you’re receiving wage loss benefits, you’re also entitled to full medical coverage for your work injury. Your employer or, its workers’ compensation insurance carrier are legally obligated to pay for your work-related medical bills, including prescriptions; doctors’ visits; diagnostic studies such as x-rays, MRI’s, CAT… Read More
Why can’t I get any extra money for the poor way I have been treated by my job? My friend was injured in a car accident and got an award for “pain and suffering.” Can I get that in Workers’ Compensation?
The short answer is no. The Workers’ Compensation Act was designed to quickly help injured workers and enable them to obtain benefits while they recuperate after an injury. If you are unable to work in any capacity, your Employer is responsible for paying 2/3rds of your lost wages and for… Read More
What if I’m never able to return to work after my work injury?
You can theoretically receive workers’ compensation benefits under the Pa WC Act for life as long as you can prove that your work injury prevents you from working. Pennsylvania, for the most part, is a wage loss state for purposes of workers’ compensation benefits meaning if your injury is causing… Read More