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…
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’ve suffered a work-related injury, you may wonder how soon you can start collecting workers’ compensation benefits to offset your missing paychecks. The answer depends on several factors, including whether your initial claim is approved. If it is, you could begin receiving benefits in a few weeks. If it…
If you’ve been injured on the job, you may be facing overwhelming medical bills and lost wages if you cannot work. Your priority should be recovering from your injuries. However, that can be difficult if you are worried about how long it will take to get the workers’ compensation benefits…
If you are experiencing depression or anxiety, you’re not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), nearly one in five American adults reported living with some type of mental health issue. If your mental health condition results from an occupational incident, you might wonder whether you could…
If you are receiving workers’ compensation for a work injury, you might decide that you should take the opportunity to earn a little extra by working another job. However, your right to continue working may be limited. When you are on workers’ comp in PA, you need to understand your…
