Comp and Cannabis Blog

Do I Still Get Workers’ Comp If I Had a Preexisting Condition?

Pennsylvania workers may still receive workers’ compensation benefits even if they have preexisting conditions. State law recognizes that workplace activities often aggravate prior injuries or...

Does Medical Marijuana Affect My Gun Rights in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania workers who suffer job injuries and manage chronic pain increasingly consider medical marijuana as a treatment. However, using medical marijuana, even with a valid...

Workers’ Comp in PA: Seeing Your Own Doctor After an Injury

After suffering a workplace injury in Pennsylvania, you may be dealing with pain, uncertainty, and a mountain of paperwork. One pressing question keeps coming up:...

What if My Employer Claims My Injury Was Caused By Medical Marijuana Use?

If you suffer an injury at work, your priority is getting the care and benefits you need. But if you use medical marijuana under a...

PA House Dems Push Bill and MMJ Patients’ Rights Could Go Up In Smoke

By Jenifer D. Kaufman, Esq.Kaufman Workers’ Compensation Law A bill recently introduced into the Pennsylvania House of Representatives will strip away the rights of current...

Can Employers in PA Discriminate Against Medical Marijuana Patients?

In Pennsylvania, the Medical Marijuana Act (MMA) offers certain protections to patients who use medical marijuana. However, these protections are not absolute, especially in the...

How Can a Lawyer Help with My VA Disability Appeal?

Understanding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability claims process can be a complicated and often frustrating experience. For many veterans, the initial application is...

Carpal Tunnel

You don’t have to swing a hammer or load a freight truck to suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome. Plenty of people who sit behind a...

Workers’ Compensation and Disability After an Accident

No one plans for life to be interrupted by an accident. Yet when it happens, you’re left dealing with more than just physical pain. The...

Workers’ Comp and Third-Party Lawsuits

Injured workers often think their only option is to file a claim through workers’ compensation. That assumption makes sense at first glance – after all,...

Lifting Injuries

Lifting injuries in the workplace can be incredibly debilitating and can have long-lasting consequences on a person’s physical health and overall well-being. Whether it’s a...

Denied Workers’ Comp Claims

If you suffered an injury on the job and went through the workers’ compensation claims process, the insurance company may deny your claim. Denied workers’...