When you undergo extended treatment and rehabilitation for a work-related injury or illness, the workers’ compensation insurance company may eventually request an impairment rating evaluation (IRE). An IRE is used to identify the nature and severity of your impairment and determine what workers’ compensation benefits you currently qualify for. Because…
If you’ve been injured on the job in Pennsylvania, you probably know that you’re entitled to workers’ compensation for a work-related injury. Many injured workers don’t know that they may also qualify for compensation for scars on their head, face, or neck from their work injury. Compensation for disfigurement depends…
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…
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…
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,…
Rotator cuff injuries are surprisingly common, especially among workers who repeatedly lift heavy objects or reach overhead on the job. These injuries can be painful and persistent, often impairing an employee’s ability to work and carry out daily activities. If you have a work-related rotator cuff injury, you may be…
Your rotator cuff may be more important to your movement than you think. Your shoulder includes your upper arm bone, collarbone, and shoulder blade. The rotator cuff contains several muscles and tendons that connect the shoulder. It secures the upper arm bone in the shoulder socket, allowing the arm a…
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the ligaments in the knee. It connects the upper and lower leg bones. When the ACL tears, it causes the knee to become unstable and may cause the knee to “give way.” Along with the pain it causes, it can also make…
