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Short-Term Disability vs. Workers’ Comp (Differences Explained)

By: Jason Krasno | July 31, 2023

If you are suffering an illness or injury, you may be curious if there are any available benefits to cover the income you have lost. There are two options for most workers who have sustained disabilities that only last a…

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Does Workers’ Comp Cover Emergency Room Visits?

By: Jason Krasno | July 31, 2023

Suffering an injury on the job in Pennsylvania is stressful. A visit to the emergency room for even the most minor issue can lead to expensive bills that you might not be able to pay. If you suffered this injury…

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5 Clever Workers’ Compensation Adjuster Tricks to Avoid

By: Jason Krasno | July 31, 2023

If you have never had to work with an insurance adjuster specifically due to a workers’ compensation claim, the process can easily become daunting. It is a common misconception to believe that the insurance adjuster is there to guide and…

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Social Security Disability Benefits for Depression or Bipolar Disorder

By: Jason Krasno | July 31, 2023

Mental health disorders, such as a bipolar disability and depression, can affect every phase of a person’s life. These effects include an inability to socialize, to concentrate, and to have relationships. SSDI disability claims for bipolar disorder or depression may…

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Can Self-Employed Qualify For SSDI Benefits In Pennsylvania?

By: Jason Krasno | July 31, 2023

Owning and managing your own business is extremely satisfying. You get the benefit of setting your own schedule, working as much as you want, and seeing your dream grow. However, if you are injured and cannot work, you don’t have…

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Workers’ Compensation Fraud: What It Is And How To Spot It

By: Jason Krasno | July 30, 2023

Workers’ compensation is an insurance program meant to support those who are hurt on the job so they can recover and return to work. In most cases, it works as intended, and everyone benefits. However, employers are wary that some…

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How Does Age Impact Workers’ Compensation Settlements?

By: Jason Krasno | July 05, 2023

With the changes in the U.S. economy in the last decade, more people are working into their later years. If they are hurt on the job, returning to work may be a less attractive option than simply retiring. However, before…

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3 Reasons You’d Have to Pay Back Your Workers’ Comp Benefits

By: Jason Krasno | July 05, 2023

It’s rare that you must pay back your workers’ compensation benefits. In most instances, if the insurance company feels you have broken any of their rules for receiving compensation, they will simply deny your claim or stop your payments. This…

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What Happens to My Medical Bills When Workers’ Comp Is Denied?

By: Jason Krasno | July 05, 2023

If you are injured on the job in Pennsylvania, you depend on workers’ compensation benefits to take care of your medical expenses. If you have surgery coming up, but your claim is rejected, you may be afraid of the consequences…

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How Long Do You Have to Appeal a Social Security Decision?

By: Jason Krasno | July 01, 2023

When people suffer a disabling injury, they may need to rely on Social Security Disability  Insurance (SSDI) benefits to meet their daily needs. This federal program may be the only source of income for many people following a serious accident….

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What is a Vocational Expert Testimony and Why is an Expert At My SSDI Hearing?

By: Jason Krasno | July 01, 2023

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a valuable program that provides support to those who have been injured. These benefits can help you stay afloat financially until you can return to your job or provide critical support to those who…

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Are My Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Benefits Tax-Free?

By: Jason Krasno | July 01, 2023

Workers in Pennsylvania are protected by workers’ compensation insurance if they are injured on the job. Employers must carry this coverage, which pays for medical bills and partial wages. Filing a claim to receive benefits can be complicated, and many…

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Working While on Disability: Earnings, Common Questions & More

By: Jason Krasno | June 12, 2023

Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are income assistance programs overseen by the Social Security Administration (SSA), designed to offset some of the financial challenges associated with being disabled, elderly, and economically disadvantaged. However, these benefits…

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How Much Is Compassionate Allowance (And Everything You Need To Know To Qualify)

By: Jason Krasno | May 12, 2023

Compassionate Allowance is a program put together by the Social Security Administration. It fast-tracks applications submitted by people with severe conditions, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Applicants may wonder, How much is compassionate allowance? Compassionate Allowance allows some applicants…

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Can You Work Another Job While on Workers’ Comp?

By: Jason Krasno | April 18, 2023

After you experience a work injury, you may recover well enough so that you feel able to go back to work at a less strenuous job than the one you worked at when you were injured. You may be wondering,…

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Can I Sue My Employer for Not Reporting My Injury or Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

By: Jason Krasno | April 18, 2023

After suffering a serious workplace injury, the last thing you want to hear is that your employer refuses to file a workers’ compensation claim on your behalf. If you are in this situation, you may wonder, Can I sue my…

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Hurt at Work? What You Should Know About Suing a Company for Negligence

By: Jason Krasno | April 18, 2023

In most cases, suing a company for negligence may not be possible if you are a worker and the company is your employer. That is because the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act requires most workers to pursue claims through the workman’s…

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What to Do If You Were Re-injured After Returning to Work

By: Jason Krasno | April 10, 2023

If you were re-injured after returning to work, you should see a doctor and notify your employer of the injury. This is true even if you are already receiving workers’ comp and only returned to work on light duty or…

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Employer’s Liability Insurance vs. Workers’ Compensation (Explained)

By: Jason Krasno | April 10, 2023

Employer’s liability insurance covers the cost of a lawsuit if an employee sues their employer over a work injury or occupational disease. Workers’ compensation insurance provides benefits, such as wage replacement and medical care payments, to eligible workers who suffer…

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Does Workers’ Comp Count as Income for Food Stamps?

By: Jason Krasno | April 10, 2023

A work injury does not just impact your ability to work; it can also keep you from bringing in the income you need to support your family. Programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (also called food stamps) and Temporary…

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What Happens After an Impairment Rating Evaluation

By: Jason Krasno | March 31, 2023

Navigating the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits process can be overwhelming. Under Pennsylvania law, employees participate in an additional impairment rating evaluation after they receive a cumulative total of 104 weeks of benefits payments. The goal of the evaluation is to…

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Hurt at Work: What You Need to Know About Nerve Injuries and Getting a Workers’ Comp Nerve Damage Settlement

By: Jason Krasno | March 31, 2023

Unfortunately, painful and debilitating nerve injuries plague thousands of workers across the United States. Many factors can cause nerve damage, such as repetitive stress injuries from your job or a workplace accident. Suffering from a nerve injury can be disruptive…

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How Many People Are On Social Security

By: Jason Krasno | March 31, 2023

Programs like SSI and SSDI help bridge the gap between employment and being unable to continue to work due to blindness, blindness, disability, or age (over age 65). Physical or mental disabilities sometimes prevent people from working. For example, a…

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Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp Class Code Lookup Tool & Guide

By: Jason Krasno | March 31, 2023

Pennsylvania requires most employers to carry sufficient workers’ compensation insurance to provide benefits to injured workers. To determine the appropriate amount of insurance, Pennsylvania insurance companies use classification numbers to group together similar types of jobs and industries. These classification…

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Can You Get Unemployment and Disability Benefits at the Same Time

By: Jason Krasno | March 29, 2023

If you have a disability and cannot find work, you have an uphill battle. But you may be able to support yourself and even enter a pathway to the workforce by leveraging available government programs such as unemployment and disability…

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Workers’ Comp vs Occupational Accident Insurance (Explained)

By: Jason Krasno | March 14, 2023

Many people have questions about workers’ comp vs occupational accident insurance. Likewise, they may have heard of OSHA, but not know what it is or does. Since 1915, Pennsylvania has required certain employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance policies to…

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How Often Workers’ Compensation Cases Go to Trial (2023 Data)

By: Jason Krasno | March 14, 2023

Work injuries can have devastating impacts on people’s ability to work and provide for their families. They can cause uncertainty and, in some cases, lead to lifelong disability. Many people who suffer work injuries have many questions about what to…

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Can I Use My Own Insurance Instead of Workers’ Comp?

By: Jason Krasno | March 14, 2023

A work injury can strike anyone at any time. In 2021, Pennsylvania had approximately 138,400 cases of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses across all industries, according to the most recent data published by the Center for Workforce Information and Analysis….

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Beware of These IME Doctor Tricks That Could Hurt Your Workers’ Comp Case

By: Jason Krasno | February 20, 2023

Many doctors chosen by the insurance company have done hundreds and maybe thousands of IME evaluations for workers’ compensation insurance claims. They do not work for the insurance company, but they may try to coerce patients into disclosing information that…

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How Does Workers’ Compensation Work? (In Simple Terms)

By: Jason Krasno | February 20, 2023

Workers’ compensation can be complicated, but it should not be. Filing a claim should be an easy process for employees, and the employer should assist in any way possible. The most important thing to remember about a workers’ compensation claim…

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