February 26, 2013
An Impairment Rating Evaluation is an examination by a doctor specially qualified to give you a percentage impairment rating. In Pennsylvania workers' compensation cases, such exams can be requested by the employer after you have been on full or total disability for 104 weeks. The doctor is chosen by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers' Compensation from a list maintained by the Bureau, so the doctor is not chosen by your employer or their insurance carrier. Continue Reading
January 30, 2013
If you are on workers' compensation and receiving social security disability benefits or social security retirement benefits, you need to be aware that your workers' compensation benefits could be lowered now or in the future. Continue Reading