Appealing a Workers' Compensation Claim If you have filed a legitimate workers' compensation claim, only to have it denied, you are not alone. Many valid claims are initially rejected, for a variety of reasons. But you are not without remedies, even if your claim is turned down by your employer's workers' compensation insurance carrier. The Initial Approval or Denial of Your Claim Under Pennsylvania law, your employer must generally notify you within 21 days whether your claim has been … [Read more...]
Third Party Workplace Injury Claims
September 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Obtaining Compensation for a Third Party Workplace Injury Under the workers' compensation laws of Pennsylvania, if you have been hurt on the job, you have a right to pursue benefits to cover lost wages and income, medical expenses, rehabilitation or physical therapy, and even death benefits. The workers' compensation laws, however, are designed only to compensate injured workers for the carelessness or negligence of the owner or general contractor on a site. If you were injured because of the … [Read more...]
Occupational Disease and Workers’ Compensation
September 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Getting Workers' Compensation for an Occupational Illness Though most people tend to associate workers' compensation with injuries suffered on the job, the workers' compensation laws in every state also provide benefits for illness or injury contracted at work or because of work conditions. Typically, workplace illness stems from months or years of exposure to certain conditions. Because it's difficult to point to a single event that caused the illness, occupational disease claims are … [Read more...]
Getting Medical Care after a Workplace Accident
August 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Making Certain You Get Proper Medical Care after a Workplace Accident In the aftermath of a work-related injury, when you are worried about how you will pay your bills, it's extremely important to make certain that you get all the necessary medical treatment, so that you have the best chance of a full recovery. But it's not just for health reasons that you need to seek proper medical treatment. It will also help you maximize your recovery in a workers' compensation claim. Always Seek Treatment … [Read more...]
Workers’ Compensation Benefits
August 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
right to workers' compensation benefits under state law. But what types of benefits are available? Will the payments you receive cover the cost of medical care, or allow you to meet your financial obligations? Income Replacement (Disability Coverage) The benefit that most people think of when they have been hurt on the job is the disability payment, which is designed to compensate you for wages that you lose because of the injury or illness. As a general rule, your injury or illness will fall … [Read more...]
Child Safety Seat Recalls
July 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Is Your Child's Safety Seat Safe? According to information posted by safercar.gov, a website of the United States Department of Transportation, over the last ten years dozens of child safety seats have been recalled. Though manufacturers of child safety seats typically put an "expiration" date on the product, for practical purposes many child restraint seats are used long after the stated date. How can you know if your child's seat is safe? There are a number of websites, including … [Read more...]
Miracle Weight Loss Products Pose Risk
June 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Consumer Advocates Say "Miracle Weight Loss" Products are Generally Scams It's a multi-billion dollar industry, with celebrity endorsements across the board. The promise—you'll lose large amounts of weight in a short period of time with little or no effort. The reality—they most likely won't result in any significant permanent weight loss, but they can lead to long-term health problems. The FDA spends a lot of time, money and energy examining the multitude of "miracle" weight loss products, … [Read more...]
The Likelihood of Accidental Death Associated with Specific Causes
June 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Frequently Asked Questions about Social Security Disability Benefits Aronberg, Kouser, Snyder & Lindemann, P. A.—Experienced SSDI Attorneys in Pennsylvania and New Jersey According to a recent study, the odds of dying as a result of an accident or injury far exceed most other causes. Though a person is nearly four times as likely to die of heart disease than as the result of an accident, far more fatalities result from mishaps than from firearms, fire, falls or exposure to weather. The … [Read more...]
Dermal Fillers – What You Need to Know
June 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Protecting Yourself When Using Dermal Fillers In the never-ending quest for the so-called fountain of youth, thousands of people are undergoing treatment with a new FDA-approved product called a dermal filler. Dermal fillers are advertised as reducing facial lines, such as crow's feet, and laugh and frown lines. They are also used to increase lip size and make cheeks fuller. Though consumers have reported positive results with dermal fillers, FDA officials warn of potential side effects and … [Read more...]
The Coverage Provided by a Homeowner’s Policy of Insurance
June 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
What Does Homeowner's Insurance Cover? For most people, the purchase of a home is the single largest investment they ever make. Most homeowners lack the resources to cover any significant damage to their home—that's the purpose and function of homeowner's insurance. But you have to be careful when you buy a policy to protect your house. Not all homeowner's policies are the same. Homeowner's Insurance—An Overview The most important determination you need to make regarding a homeowners … [Read more...]
