Category: Workers’ Compensation

I just received a Notice of Ability to Return to Work. What is this?

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by Karl Voigt I just received a Notice of Ability to Return to Work. What is this? We are often posed this question by our clients. In short, the Notice of Ability to Return to Work (NARTW) is often the first shot fired in the battle over your wage loss benefits. The NARTW is a … Continue reading I just received a Notice of Ability to Return to Work. What is this? →

Pain and suffering damages in workers’ compensation?

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by Karl Voigt Are there pain and suffering damages in workers' compensation? Unfortunately, no. Injured workers in Pennsylvania never see the high awards one often hears about in personal injury cases. Our workers' compensation clients know by experience that an injured worker is only entitled to payment for wage loss and medical bills. While there … Continue reading Pain and suffering damages in workers’ compensation? →

Do you need a workers compensation lawyer?

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by Karl Voigt Do you need a Workers' Compensation lawyer? First of all, statistically speaking, most injured workers do eventually need a Workers' Compensation lawyer. Over the life of your case, the insurance company will categorically use all the tools it has to reduce or even stop your Workers' Compensation benefits. The question therefore is when … Continue reading Do you need a workers compensation lawyer? →

Can I get an award for a work-related scar?

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by Karl Voigt Can someone injured at work get an award for a resultant scar? Yes, if that scar is to the head or neck, whether the client has been injured and scarred in an accident, or has had work-related surgery resulting in scarring. §306(c)(22) of the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act allows for an award … Continue reading Can I get an award for a work-related scar? →

Returns To Work: What If My Employer Offers Me A Job After A Work Injury?

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by Karl Voigt What if you have been injured at work and your employer offers you a return to work? There are occasions after a work injury in which a Claimant is released to return to work in some capacity. What happens after that? A Claimant can be released if a treating doctor releases a … Continue reading Returns To Work: What If My Employer Offers Me A Job After A Work Injury? →

Some Injured Pennsylvania Workers May Qualify For Improved Benefits

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by Karl Voigt Some state workers like vital police officers, paid firefighters or mental hospital workers who have been injured carrying out their official duties may qualify for Act  534/632 or "heart & lung" claims. These claims are somewhat better than "standard" workers' compensation in the sense that the workers receives "full salary" and medical … Continue reading Some Injured Pennsylvania Workers May Qualify For Improved Benefits →

Is Your Average Weekly Wage Correct?

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by Karl Voigt Is your average weekly wage correct? And why is that important? Workers' compensation claimants receive a weekly wage loss benefit directly based on their preinjury average weekly wage (AWW). Namely, the check you get is based on the check you got before you were injured. Under the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act, there are … Continue reading Is Your Average Weekly Wage Correct? →

Workers’ Compensation Claimants: Do You Have Help You Don’t Know About?

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by Karl Voigt Workers' compensation claimants: do you have help you don't know about? It's possible you may have a little help out there. Your income is generally fixed and it's time to assess and know what resources you have available. If you are receiving workers' compensation benefits, that likely means you're considered disabled. If … Continue reading Workers’ Compensation Claimants: Do You Have Help You Don’t Know About? →