If you’ve been injured at work and are receiving workers’ compensation benefits, one of the biggest questions you may have is: “Can my employer fire me while I’m on workers’ comp?” The answer can be complicated, and it’s one of the most misunderstood areas of workers’...
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Understanding Wage Loss Benefits in Workers’ Compensation
If you’ve been injured on the job, it’s important to understand the different types of disability (a.k.a. wage loss) benefits available under workers’ compensation. Knowing the difference between temporary total and temporary partial disability benefits can help you...
Notice of Rights & Duties and Medical Compliance: What Every Injured Worker Must Know
If you’ve been injured at work, you may have received a Notice of Rights and Duties from your employer or their workers’ compensation insurance company. While it might look like just another piece of paperwork, understanding this notice is crucial to protecting your...
Navigating Workers’ Compensation for Remote Employees
The rise of remote work has transformed the modern workplace, offering flexibility and convenience for employees. However, it has also introduced unique challenges when it comes to workers’ compensation claims. Understanding how remote work affects workplace injury...
Why Is My Workers’ Comp Case Going to “Trial?” What You Need to Know
If your workers’ comp case is going to trial, don’t panic. It doesn’t mean you’ve done anything wrong, and it definitely doesn’t mean you’re going to lose. In fact, trials are a normal part of the process when there’s a disagreement that can’t be resolved through...
Navigating the Maze: Common Employer Mistakes in Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp Cases (and What You Can Do)
Dealing with a workplace injury is stressful enough without added complications. Unfortunately, even with good intentions, employers can sometimes make mistakes that negatively impact an employee's workers' compensation claim in Pennsylvania. At Stark Law Group LLC,...
Independent Contractors and Workers’ Compensation: Clarifying the Rules
In today's dynamic work environment, the lines between employee and independent contractor can sometimes blur. This distinction is particularly important when it comes to workers' compensation. Workers' compensation insurance provides benefits to employees who are...
Surveillance in Workers’ Compensation Cases: What to Know
Insurance carriers are increasingly using surveillance in workers' compensation cases to verify claims, especially as warmer weather approaches. Surveillance is a tool used to monitor whether a claimant’s actions match the reported limitations due to an injury, and it...
Steps to Take After a Workplace Injury: Your Workers’ Compensation Rights
If you’ve been injured at work, your top priority should be getting medical care and ensuring that your injury is documented. But after that, it’s essential to follow the correct steps to protect your workers’ compensation rights. This step-by-step guide will help you protect your rights and ensure you’re on the path to getting the benefits you’re entitled to. Don’t navigate the workers’ compensation process alone. Our team at Stark Law Group is here to provide the legal support you need during this challenging time.
Understanding How Workers’ Comp Works – Part 5
The Role of Workers' Comp Lawyers in Your Claim Embarking on a workers' compensation claim can often feel like navigating a maze of legal complexities and procedural nuances that are hard to understand. That's where the expertise of a workers' comp lawyer becomes...