When you apply for workers’ compensation, you need to accurately report your injuries and provide documentation as requested. The Workers’ Compensation Bureau (WCB), rightfully, wants to be sure that it is paying benefits only to those who are actually hurt, not anyone looking to take advantage of the system. To this end, the WCB… Read more
One of the top questions that we are asked is “does a pre-existing condition prevent me from getting workers’ compensation benefits?” The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act specifically addresses this situation, and establishes rules that allow those with pre-existing conditions to receive benefits in some, but not all, situations. In the video below, attorney Matt… Read more
“Do I have to take a light duty job?” When you’ve suffered a work injury and are unable to perform your regular duties, you may eventually be offered to chance to return to work and perform a light duty job. But what if you don’t feel that you can return to work? What if you… Read more
The time between suffering a work injury and receiving workers’ comp benefits can be difficult, especially from a financial standpoint. Your paycheck stops coming in because you aren’t working, but benefits have not kicked in yet. But your bills keep coming in, rent or mortgage payments keep coming due, and other expenses quickly pile up…. Read more
We recently added some new workers’ compensation FAQs to our YouTube channel. Check out the workers’ compensation video playlist for answers to questions such as: Can my attorney loan me money until my settlement? Is the Workers’ Compensation insurance allowed to take surveillance? If I am offered a light duty job while receiving Workers’ Comp… Read more
“How long does it take to get my workers’ comp payment?” Questions about the details and timing of the workers’ comp process are extremely popular – and for a good reason! If you’ve been hurt at work, you want to know exactly what to expect from the process and, more importantly, when you are likely… Read more
As a leading workers’ compensation firm in Pennsylvania, we receive a wide range of questions related to workers’ comp settlements. Why are there so many questions about settlements? The answer: people ask questions about workers’ comp settlements because they want to know how to settle and whether or not they should settle. In the videos… Read more
Are you wondering when you need to tell your employer about your workplace-related injury or illness? Do you have questions about what timeframe you must follow in order to receive workers’ compensation benefits? Have you found yourself asking about how quickly you must act in order to be eligible for workers’ comp? In this video,… Read more
At Martin Law, we are dedicated to helping injured and disabled people get the answers and compensation they need. As a part of that commitment, we have put together some videos that address frequently asked questions (FAQ) that our clients often ask us and uploaded them to our YouTube channel. In the coming weeks, we… Read more
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