One of the hardest problems an injured worker faces is obtaining high-quality medical treatment. Frequently this is a complicated decision. As lawyers, we can help guide our clients, but we are not doctors. I am frequently asked the questions: “Is my doctor doing the right thing?” or “Should I have surgery?” I can provide guidance… Read more
Preparing for a hearing can be nerve-racking, particularly when you’ve been waiting nearly two years and aren’t quite sure what to expect. While we can’t control everything you might be nervous about, our hope is that this article will give you some insight into the process and make you feel more prepared going into your… Read more
“Do I have to pay taxes on workers compensation?” It’s that time of year that everyone hates, yes it is tax season. I am frequently asked the question, “Is my workers compensation taxable?” The answer is no. There is no federal or state income tax applied to the weekly receipt of the workers’ compensation check…. Read more
(Philadelphia) –Martin Law partner Matthew Wilson will be a presenting case law at the Tough Problems in Workers’ Compensation CLE on April 3, 2017. Matthew Wilson is a partner of Martin Law and practices exclusively in the area of workers’ compensation law for over 25 years. For the last 10 years he has co-authored the… Read more
Clients frequently ask whether they can receive unemployment compensation while waiting for a claim to be decided in a Workers’ Compensation case. The answer, as usual is it depends on the status of the case. If you are working light duty as a result of your injury and your employer lays you off you are… Read more
When the Workers’ Compensation Act was first created at the turn of the Century (the early 1900’s) one of the purposes was to create immunity against civil suit by an employee against their employer in exchange for receipt of the workers’ compensation benefit. In most circumstances if the injury arises solely from the conduct of… Read more
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are two programs that provide cash benefits to disabled individuals. While both programs require that claimants be disabled from work, the financial eligibility requirements under each program are very different. SSDI is insurance for workers SSDI is not a “hand-out” or a welfare program. … Read more
A national study found that workers’ compensation insurance costs for Pennsylvania businesses have gone down. Among the 50 states, Pennsylvania used to rank 17th for highest insurance costs. Now Pennsylvania ranks 26th. Pennsylvania employers are required by state law to have workers’ compensation insurance. This requirement generally applies to any employer that has one or… Read more
According to the Workers’ Compensation Act, injured workers are entitled to indemnity (wage-loss) benefits equal to two-thirds of their weekly wage for a work-related injury. However, there are minimum and maximum adjustments provided in the Act, and the benefit rate is set using the annual maximum in place at the time of injury. The maximum… Read more
Professional football players are like any other Pennsylvania employee — they might be entitled to workers’ compensation when they are injured on the job. Football is a dangerous sport, and there are reports showing that players who suffered concussions have developed degenerative brain diseases, such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), dementia, and Alzheimer’s. What is… Read more
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