Monthly Archives: April 2017
Does an Impairment Rating Exam have to consider only the injuries recognized by the Insurance Company?
In a previous article we discussed impairment rating evaluations (IRE) and how they can impact your Pennsylvania worker’s compensation case. Recently, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in the case of Duffey v. WCAB, addressed whether an Impairment Rating physician evaluator is required to consider any “particular impairment” that is “due to” the compensable injury. Under… Read More »
WILL MY ATTEMPTS TO WORK AFFECT MY APPLICATION FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY?
Claimants often ask if it will hurt their chances of getting Social Security Disability if they work prior to applying for Social Security Disability benefits. Most times, the answer is yes, but not always. Clearly, if you are able to work and earn above a certain amount, you not are disabled by the Social… Read More »
HOW MUCH DO I GET PAID UNDER PENNSYLVANIA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION?
Once you have suffered a work-related injury which disables you from your time-of-injury job, the employer must provide to the insurance carrier your wage records for the year preceding the injury. The insurance carrier is then required to determine your average weekly wage (AWW), which will form the basis of what you will be… Read More »