Author: Calhoon and Kaminsky P.C.

WRONG! Workers’ Compensation Judges in Pennsylvania are not allowed to tell an injured worker: That settlement is a bad idea. That the settlement is too low. That  writing off medical coverage is a bad idea. That there is an important relationship between settling a Workers’ Compensation case and Social Security…

Below is a list of things that should be considered by an injured worker before their PA Workers’ Compensation Compromise and Release (Settlement): The Value of Future Medical Coverage for your Work Injury: Do you really know what treatment for your work injury is going to cost? Future Medical Coverage for your…

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Workers’ Compensation & Emergency Room Visits Let’s talk about the general rule first since there is a lot of confusion about this. If the employer has a posted list of doctors and has made the injured worker aware of their legal obligations in this area; the injured worker is required to treat with one of…