Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Happy New Year!
Hoping Everyone has a Healthy and Happy New Year! Your Friends at Ira H. Weinstock P.C.
Supreme Court Finds An Award Of Attorney Fees Are “Mandatory” For Injured Workers Who Prevail In Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Cases
In the case of Lorino v. W.C.A.B. (Commonwealth of PA/Penn DOT), ___ A.3d ___, 2021 WL 6058030, filed 12.22.2021 (Pa. 2021), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in a unanimous decision, has ruled that injured workers who are successful in fighting for Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation benefits shall also be awarded the costs of their attorney fees… Read More »
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM ALL OF US AT IRA WEINSTOCK, P.C.
To All of Our Clients, Colleagues and Friends, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Ira Weinstock, P.C.
Am I Eligible For Workers’ Compensation If I Work From Home?
Suffering a serious workplace injury at any type of worksite can be both debilitating and demoralizing, even if you are relatively certain that you will be able to seek workers’ compensation benefits. Yet some employees worry that their work circumstances will make a workers’ compensation claim more difficult, or that they will need to… Read More »
What You Should Know About Qualifying For Social Security Disability Benefits
If you have recently become disabled as a result of an injury or illness, you are likely thinking about applying for disability benefits. The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program provides benefits to people who are disabled and have worked for enough time to be eligible. Our Harrisburg Social Security disability lawyers can tell… Read More »
2022 PENNSYLVANIA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION RATES ANNOUNCED
Every year, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry determines the maximum workers’ compensation rate for injured workers. For injured workers who suffer a work injury between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022, the maximum amount of workers compensation an injured worker can receive is $1,205.00. This represents an increase from the 2021… Read More »
Is Your Job Position Protected While Receiving Workers’ Compensation Benefits In Pennsylvania?
Many of those who receive workers’ compensation benefits for their work-related injury or illness wonder, “Is my job position protected while receiving workers’ comp benefits under the WC Act?” The short answer is, “No.” Under Pennsylvania law, the fact that you are receiving workers’ compensation benefits does not provide any protection for your job… Read More »
What Are Work Restrictions When Returning To Work After An Accident?
For any worker who sustains a work-related injury, returning to work is their top priority. However, a doctor may release a worker to return to work with certain restrictions to a lighter duty job. Those work restrictions will depend on the severity of the workers’ injury, their type of work, and other factors. Ideally,… Read More »
Thank You Veterans!
To all of our friends and clients who have served, and to all of the families who lost loved ones in service, thank you for your sacrifices and service! Your Friends at Ira Weinstock, P.C.
How Much Is Your Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Claim Worth?
Under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, injured workers are entitled to lost wage benefits equivalent to two-thirds (66%) of their average weekly wage if their wages are between $810.76 and $1621.50. The Act also sets forth minimum and maximum compensation rates for the calendar year in which the work-related injury or illness occurs. What… Read More »