Category Archives: Personal Injury
Pennsylvania Workers Compensation: What Benefits Can you Collect:
Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Act, an injured worker may recover only five types of benefits: loss of earnings due to the injury specific loss (ie. loss of a finger, arm, leg, hearing, ettc.) death benefits as a result of a work injury illegally employed minor’s benefits reasonable and necessary medical benefits The… Read More »
Rotator Cuff Tears—Work Related Injuries
One of the most common work related injuries are rotator cuff tears. A rotator cuff tear occurs either by degeneration or by trauma to the tendons of the four different muscles of the shoulder comprising what’s commonly referred to as the rotator cuff. The muscles start in the scapula and attach to the head… Read More »
Social Media Impact on Personal Injury Case
Social media is a veritable treasure trove of information in Pennsylvania personal injury and workers compensation cases. Sometimes that information benefits the Claimant or Plaintiff, but more often than not, it works against the Plaintiff. Case in point, a Florida man received an $80,000.00 confidential settlement payment for his age discrimination claim against his… Read More »
Accidents While at Work
Accidents While at Work: The Relationship Between Personal Injury Claims, Pennsylvania Workers Compensation and Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Were you in involved in an accident while working and sustained injuries, wage loss and medical bills as a result of someone else’s negligence? If so you may have multiple issues to consider to protect yourself and… Read More »