What should an injured employee do if he/she receives a Petition to Terminate, Modify or Suspend workers’ compensation benefits?

In such situations the injured worker should contact a lawyer who specializes in assisting workers with their claims. The employer must present evidence to the Judge that proves the injured worker is recovered fully or partially.  

Quick Hits: What happens if my employer denies my claim?

If your employer denies your claim, you have the right to file a petition for a hearing before a workers’ compensation judge.  OBVIOUSLY, before you do anything, call your worker's comp lawyer immediately.   

What are the tax implications for receiving Workers’ Compensation for a Montgomery County worker?

It is tax time.  Which stinks.  But, this is an important questions and one that should come from the IRS mouth:

“Amounts received for occupational sickness or injury are FULLY EXEMPT if paid under a workers’compensation act or statute in the nature of a workers’ compensation act.  This exemption also applies to your survivors.  The exemption, however, does not apply to retirement benefits plan benefits you receive based on your age, length of service, or prior contributions to the plan, even if you retired because of an occupational sickness or injury.”  

 Of course, it is important for you to discuss these issues with your Montgomery County accountant.  

Where does the injured worker go to attend a Workers’ Compensation hearing?

If a hearing is held, there are various offices located throughout the state. In Bucks County there is a hearing office in Bristol. In Montgomery County, PA there is an office in Malvern and two offices are located in Philadelphia where the worker will go with their Montgomery County Workers' Compensation Lawyer. 

What should a person do when they are first injured at work?

I've discussed this issue before as it is important to your rights in workers' compensation.  The most important thing is to report your injury PROMPTLY to your employer; provide the date and  physical location where the injury incurred.  If you do not inform your employer, no compensation is given until proper notice is provided.  Notice must be given no later than 120 days after the injury in order to be eligible for compensation.  You have three years  from the date of injury to  file a claim petition. 

Quick Hits: What happens if the company doctor believes you are able to return to work but your own doctor thinks you are not able?

Get ready for war.  Your Montgomery County Workers Compensation lawyer should be ready for this.  

Under such circumstances the employer would file a petition to terminate, modify or suspend benefits.

A workers’ compensation judge would hear your case. You would receive your benefits until a hearing

is scheduled. 

How does someone qualify for PA Workers’ Compensation in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania?

Employers are required to provide workers comp to all full and part time employees.  If a condition

of employment causes an injury, illness or disease, the employee may be entitled to Worker's Compensation.  There are certain religious exemptions that require a detailed explanation.  

If an injury, illness or disease is self inflicted then no compensation is due to the Montco individual.  Nor is compensation due if an employee violated the law such as illegal drug use or intoxication. No compensation is due for  injuries caused by attacks by another person of a personal nature. 

But, the devil is in the details and the boss may say one thing, but you know it is the other.  Thus, you need to get in touch with your Montgomery County Worker's Compensation Lawyer immediately to fight back.