When you are injured at work, your workers’ compensation benefits will depend on your average weekly wage. It’s essential that you understand how to calculate your Pennsylvania average weekly wage so you know what to expect in workers’ compensation benefits while you cannot work. Because you should confirm your Pennsylvania average weekly…
Have you suffered an on-the-job injury in Pennsylvania? If so, you might wonder, “What is the purpose of an IME?” “What should I expect during an independent medical examination (IME) for my workers’ compensation claim?” While there is no need to fear the examination, it’s not something you should take…
Repetitive use or overexertion of the wrist or hand can lead to a painful medical condition called De Quervain’s tenosynovitis. This condition can impair the use of the wrist or thumb until a person receives treatment and the condition heals. What Is De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis? De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a…
Volunteer firefighters are heroic figures who step in to save victims of devastating fires, risking death and serious injury, and they do it for no financial reward. If a volunteer firefighter becomes injured during their shift, can they get help from workers’ comp benefits? What options do they have to…
If you file a workers’ compensation claim in Pennsylvania, the insurance company might ask you to attend an IME. Here’s what you need to know about the IME process, how an IME could affect your claim, and whether you can say no to an IME request. What Is an IME?…
Employees who work from home often enjoy an increased sense of flexibility and independence. However, they may wonder if they can receive workers’ compensation benefits if they are injured while working, even if they are not on an official job site. Fortunately, remote workers can file a workers’ compensation claim…
Pennsylvania workers’ compensation is a state-mandated insurance program that helps individuals hurt on the job cover their medical expenses and gives them a portion of their lost wages while they recover. It is a no-fault safety net for people who suffer work-related injuries and illnesses. However, keeping up with bills…
Under Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law, you may be entitled to medical and income benefits if you suffer a herniated disc injury on the job. The experienced workers’ compensation attorneys at Calhoon & Kaminsky P.C. can help you pursue your claim to maximize your herniated disc workers’ comp settlement. What Is…
If you’ve suffered a severe work-related injury or occupational illness in Pennsylvania, your employer or its workers’ compensation insurance carrier may offer you a settlement of your workers’ comp claim. Workers’ comp settlements can be lump-sum settlements or structured settlements. Each type of settlement has advantages and disadvantages. Choosing the…
Suffering an ankle injury at work can make your life difficult in the blink of an eye. Ankle sprains, ankle fractures, and other ankle injuries can cause debilitating pain and limit your ability to walk, stand, and perform your required work duties. Additionally, you might feel anxious about your ability…
