In Pennsylvania, if you are already receiving workers’ compensation benefits, you may be entitled to waive future payouts of those benefits in exchange for a lump-sum settlement. While a lump sum payment may sound enticing, there are also potential drawbacks. This page highlights some key considerations to keep in mind…
According to the National Safety Council (NSC), slips, trips, and falls are a leading cause of workplace injuries and deaths in the United States. Construction workers are especially at risk, with seven times more fatal falls than workers in other industries. For the most recent data, follow this link. This…
If you suffered an injury at work and are receiving workers’ compensation benefits, you may be anxious about going back to work. Fortunately, you don’t have to face this challenging situation alone. There are laws in place to help you transition back to work after a workplace injury. Navigating these…
If you got hurt on the job in Hershey, Pennsylvania, you might be wondering about the workers’ compensation system and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Workers’ comp provides certain benefits to employees injured at work, while the FMLA protects eligible workers from being fired while taking time off for…
If you were hurt on the job, you’re not alone. Every year, thousands of Pennsylvanians suffer workplace injuries. Many rely on workers’ comp to pay for their medical care and to make ends meet. The workers’ compensation attorneys with Calhoon & Kaminsky P.C. are here to explain some of the…
Getting hurt on the job can complicate your life, causing financial strain and significant stress. If you were injured at work, you might have questions about what benefits you are entitled to and whether they’ll pay for your medical expenses and lost wages. Workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability Insurance…
Suffering an injury or developing a medical condition that leaves you unable to work can make you feel anxious and stressed over the loss of income while you recover. But you may have the option of filing for short-term disability benefits that can help replace your lost income to pay…
If you were injured on the job, you may be entitled to benefits covering the cost of any treatment you need. The legal team at Calhoon & Kaminsky P.C. is here to explain how surgery can increase a workers’ comp settlement and what to consider when you need surgery for…
Some workers’ compensation claims go smoothly. After a workplace injury, the employee notifies the employer, the employer accepts the injury as covered, and the employee gets the care and treatment they’re entitled to. In many cases, the employer and the claimant can agree and settle without a trial. Sometimes, however,…
If you have been injured on the job in Pennsylvania, you are likely entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to cover your medical expenses and offset part of your lost wages. How much you receive can impact your ability to heal from your injuries and provide for yourself and your family….
