Workers' Comp - Pennsylvania

Workers Comp

toddschaffer0000 — Tue, 18 May 2010 01:18:06 GMT

I was hurt on the job in 2002 had a workers comp case. I was allowed to see my own doctor a year later in 2003 and had surgery. Pain has come back and surgery has been recommened and the doctor feels it may be from the same accident. What do I do now? Who do I contact? Etc

Vocational Interview

anothertime — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:12:50 GMT

I had a vocational interview a few years ago and I was just informed they want to set up another one. Do you have to attend?

WORKERS COMP?

DEADYEYDUNCAN — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:32:40 GMT

I had a heart attack in the parking lot at work just after I clocked out. I had the symptoms before I clocked out, but did not tell anyone because I thought it was heart burn. I do a lot of heavy lifting where I work. My friend was in the parking lot with me when it happened. I drove myself to the hospital where they confirmed that I was having a heart attack. Do I have a case?

revoke claim

pinman10 — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 03:06:02 GMT

i went to the doctors today about my injury she doesn/t have a clue what is going on.i did some research and my problem seems to be degenerative so i want to see my own doctor and not file.i don.t think my employer has sent anything out yet

work injury

pinman10 — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:46:17 GMT

my knee locked up at work after bending over now my knee is hurting bad i am in pain when walking is this considerd a workers comp claim i am in pittsburgh

should i go to hospital

pinman10 — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 22:56:26 GMT

i had my leg lock up at work while on my knees 2 weeks ago on thursday.my knee hurt but i figured it would go away.friday i didnt do much but sit it hurt just a little.i went on vacation the next week,last week and it hurt alot some days a little others but now the pain is not going away unless im laying on the couch.i,m due to be back to work sunday night at midnight but when i walk it hurts should i go to the hospital should i go to work i havent told them about this happening and the earliest time i could would be midnight sunday but i still wouldnt be able to see a doctor at that time i know something is wrong in my knee please help

Hospital Bills

moslof — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:15:36 GMT

I was working part time for a printing company three [3] years ago. I was driving the company car, and it was snowing and I sled through a red light and hit another vehical which resulted in me having a back injury. I went through all the stuff with workmans comp I mean I had Physical therapy for a total of 38 times, My doctors said I was OK to go back to work [but I never did, Im retired] by the way my back is a lot worse now then it has ever been, I mean I can't lift anything without suffering for days afterward. I never went back and complained because the accident was my fault. Well anyway I just got a bill from the Hospital for X-Rays that where done on 03/15/2007. My question is can the Hospital come back at me after three years for payment of these X-Rays or can I tell the Hospital to bill the insurance company. Please give me some advice. &nb...

I-9 Form

johnny_13 — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:40:13 GMT

Hello. I and many (possibly all) of my co-workers have received letters from the human resources department stating our I-9 forms were not completed in their entirety. The letter states "In completing a recent audit it was discovered that your I-9 form that was turned in when you were hired was not completed in its entirety. All employees are required to complete this form and present the ID specified by the form in order to continue employment here."

On the form, there are instructions under the heading "Filling Out Form I-9" marked "Section 1, Employee". It states "THIS PART OF THE FORM MUST BE COMPLETED NO LATER THAN THE TIME OF HIRE, WHICH IS THE ACTUAL BEGINNING OF EMPLOYMENT." The end of this paragraph states "THE EMPLOYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT SECTION 1 IS TIMELY AND PROPERLY COMPLETED."

I know I filled this form out at time of hire, and if I didn't, then obviously, according to these instructions, my company has been in violation of Federal Law for (in my case) 14 months. Most of these other people have been under this company's employment longer than I. If I refuse to fill this paper out and get terminated, do I have a case? Thanks.

workers comp in pa

utta — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:00:44 GMT

My son-in-law got injured at work. Employer did not fight workers comp and payments started right away.

Then there was an inaccurate filing that he was still working..we do not know where the information came from but the insurance carrier filed for a judge's order to discontinue payments.

Son-in-laws attorney straigtened it out with some phone calls..no one went to court. Also was a filing of a penalty. That supposedly was also worked out by phone. No payment of that as of yet.

Son-in-law was reinstated and attorney is now paid 20% out of every bi-weekly check. He was also paid about 30% out of the back wages because of an addition problem with the adjuster.

Since I have never had to file a comp case, I was wondering if this is the norm?

I understand the % payment out of the back wages due, but out of future payments that were not paid because of a paper snafu..I am not sure I understand.

PA IRE

sparky4 — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:18:23 GMT

What is it with this IRE? Why would the IC send you for one? What do you do their? I have been on WC for 4 years, could this be some sort of appt for settlement?

Modification Hearing

DARON — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:54:09 GMT

I have a Modification hearing scheduled, and I believe I will lose due to Hensal. I worked for a Municipality. The harassment has been relentless. I have been severely scrutinized with UR, Appeals and have prevailed. Because of Chronic Pain, I'm not working but have looked. My chronic pain is really debilatating. There is nothing to apply for. There isn't anything out there at all due to economy. I could never work full-time again and I can't get a recommendation from employer even though I have exemplary credentials. The WC Judge doesn't have the URO decisions nor Appealate Decision which addresses the injury quite well. I would appreciate your help with ideas. My IR is 35. I have 4 yrs off 500 weeks.
My other question is this: Can you "freeze" the indemnity weeks and just take medical rather than lose everything in total? I don't know what I would do without medical care. I also know that I'm being treated differently. Others are being offered buyouts, mediation, and this hearing is to cut me. I'm involved in Major litigation against employer and have prevailed and these are connected. Thanks for your help and have a healthy new year.

no case

homeland — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:02:43 GMT

from what i understand the attorney that represented my case never got the deposition sumbitted. therefore, the wcj went in favor of the insurance carrier who did submitt an IME. i have the choice to file an appeal on the termination, the lawyer handling my case is not interested. so as i'm told it is diffuclt to find an attorney who will actually take an appeal case. i suppose my only choice is to file one myself..i guess it would be better than not to file one. my question is where do you find workmans comp laws to see if you have anything that might ressemble an error in the comp. decision? thank you all for your information and help.

what can i expect

homeland — Tue, 05 May 2009 20:25:16 GMT

i've been injuried since 2006. been kicked around by the company and the insurance carrier. the judge handling the case is going to render a decision concerning the case, perhaps close it. not sure what that means. am i to assume that the judge just throws you off comp. your medical doesn't get paid and your out in the cold? will the judge render a onesided decision and rule entirely in the insurance carrier favor? please, any imput is greatly appreciated.

Diehl Decision

Sally1791 — Tue, 05 May 2009 02:54:36 GMT

Could you explain the Diehl decision? Thanks in advance.

Have been on W.C.for over 20 monhs.

mingo2 — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:34:14 GMT

I've been on WC for over 20 months, the first period was 11 months.After a cortizons shot,felt less pain, returned to work on light duty. Just about 3 weeks, it flared up again, saw Doctor for another shot...didn't help.Decided to have the surgery,So far it'd gotten better with the help of physical therapy. But when I started doing some lifting as part of the strengthening in order to gain back the strength to lifting, grabbing,gripping...the pain got worse and worse...
I'm not sure what to do next, should I get my Lawyer involved now or wait until WC starts causing trouble. How do I go about it?
Thing is I dont think I'm able to do any repetetive work any more, because everytime I started to use my arm, the pain would flare up.
I'm hardly doing normal house work, because it hurts to use the arm.It's not fun when I have to ask my family member to do things for me that a healthy person would do naturally,,,very frustrated.
Anyone has any advise ?

Workers Comp Settlement Fear

sanityrose — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:11:20 GMT

Good day all,

Thank you in advance for any insight!

I have been on WC for appox 3 years for a back injury. I have had one surgery and I have been close to homeless and fighting through. Recently, I had a settlement hearing and did not even know that's what was going on. My lawyer did not prepare me, nor ask me what I wanted to do.

He and the WC lawyer and judge are all 'golfing buddies', in a small town where backs are always scratched...I am getting nervous. My lawyer, the judge and the WC lawyer all talked in the lobby and other rooms, leaving me alone in a room, while they negotiated. After one attempt at an amount (my lawyer refused to ask for the amount I indicated) the judge came into my room and said they would go to 60 with 6 months medical.

The problems is, my neurosurgeon recently tested and examined me and he sent reports to my attending therapist...together...they fill I still need a great deal of treatment. At least 3 years to just get you back on track-they said. But, my lawyer did not even have that report yet and totally disregarded it anyway.

My father in law and several friends still have their medical open after a substantial settlement over 20 years ago.

My lawyer refused to hear me out....even though he received 3000 for my first hearing 3 years ago and over 600 a month of my checks since, with only one hearing since then. He said that if I go back in on the 12th of this month, when the final papers are to be signed, and say that I feel I either deserve more or that I want the medical left open, then the judge can just drop it all! I feel like I am being pulled about here! My family (wife sick with life illness) have been in bread lines over the last years...scrapping by and standing beside me...I don't want to be screwed over for an injury that was 100% the fault of employer.

Can I refuse this offer...demand medical left open with out fear of the case being tossed?

The settlement was for 60,000, the lawyer takes 15%...6 months medical...with a back injury my doctors say I still can not work at even light duty capacity with. I am only 34 and was a 10+ year concrete finisher. I know no other job or skills.

Thank you for your time! Plz forgive the long post! Its late and my body/heart/and nerves can't take anymore!

God Bless,
S.R.

Pension Offset

Sally1791 — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:44:54 GMT

One of my former co-workers who is also on workers compensation, stated that we are having more of an off-set taken out of our Workers compensation pay than we are supposed to. We previously worked for a municipal govt. She said the amount is about 48.6% of the whole pension as this is what they determined to be the amount contributed by the employer. How and where do we go to find out what the correct amount should be? Where would we go to find out? She claims we should have more money in our checks and also more in a settlement amount if it ever happens. Naturally, we all had trouble with the Insurance Adjustor and want to know where they get the amounts. I'm don't understand offsets at all. Thanks in advance.

Mediation Denied

sparky4 — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:25:18 GMT

Did anyone ever here of mediation being denied because of a lack of authority over who makes the call for the Insurance Company? The perceived intrepretation is to be no funds for settlement. If I were a wc judge I would frown over a call like this. There is absolutley no way this entity is lacking funds.

Fired for having senstive information

chloema1 — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:57:40 GMT

I believe I was fired for having senstive information that came from my boss' e-mail.

I found and e-mail that my boss left on the printer about a doctor's concerns about preventable deaths. I went to corporate compliance and gave them the e-mail. They said that there was no foul-play. In the meantime my boss started writting me up for things that I was not doing?

My question is is there anything I can do about my firing in regards to the e-mail? Also what is my resposibility in regards to this information with the authories? There is really no reason to believe the compliance officer, afterall she is there to protect the corporation and not a terminated ex-employee.

Status of Limitations

timlab — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:30:25 GMT

Is there a Statue of Limitations on WC? My wife hurt herself about 7 years ago and never asked for WC. Can she now?

thank you

mexico2 — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:23:53 GMT

thank you for responding to both questions.

question

mexico2 — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:37:12 GMT

i've seen previously on this site about specific scheduled payouts for certain injuries. what?? is there a book of guidelines one goes by? i am an injured worker and at this time cannot work due to a work related injury. which is still being treated. who has this book (if there is one). and is it made available to the wounded? thank you.

after judges decision

mexico2 — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:12:20 GMT

based on your legal experience....after a judges decision can either party appeal the decision? during the appeal will benefits that are in place by order of the judge stopped by the insurance company? and if both parties present medical information supporting their argument how does a judge render a decision? does it become a coin flip?? thank you.

question

mexico2 — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:59:19 GMT

can you be "terminated" from your claim from a workmans comp. judge by what an IME states? regardless of existing work related injury. what does a workmans comp judge think when an employer shows up at hearing with your boss and other company officials and bad mouths the hell out of a claimant? Does that play a roll with the judges decision? if so, do you think it would be in my best interest to show up at a hearing with as many of my x-co-workers as i can get as a rebuttal to the companies attempt to slander a claimant. thank you.

final hearing

mexico2 — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:59:04 GMT

wow!!!!! figured this message board out. ok. here's my question. what is a final hearing? i have an open workmans comp. i'll make this brief as possible. i have been to hearings related to my injury. i am collecting a partial checks on my claim. i am not recovered from the injury and i am getting medical intervention still. what can i expect at this kind of proceeding and what does final hearing mean?? thank you.