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How Long Does a Workers’ Compensation Claim Take?
Workers’ compensation claims follow a frustratingly slow process, especially when bills pile up and work remains impossible. The exact length of time depends on several...How to Check the Status of a Workers’ Comp Claim
Filing a workers’ comp claim should provide financial relief when you’re injured on the job, but the process can feel like it drags on forever....Welcome to Issue II of Our Special Cannabis & Workers’ Comp Newsletter
My Upcoming Presentations: I will be speaking on ‘Medical Marijuana and Workers’ Comp” Sticky Situations” for the Philadelphia Bar Association- Workers’ Compensation Section Lunch &...The Latest on Marijuana Rescheduling: What You Need to Know
BIDEN GETS THE JOINT ROLLING On October 6, 2022, President Joe Biden requested that the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the United...Mistakes to Avoid When Filing for Veterans Benefits
Are you a veteran applying for benefits in Abington, PA? Even small errors can cause delays or lead to the denial of your benefits. At...Steps to Take After a Workplace Injury
Workplace injuries can be overwhelming, but taking the right steps can make a significant difference in your workers’ compensation claim. At Kaufman Workers’ Compensation Law, we...A Primer on the Legal Rights of Medical Marijuana Patients in Pennsylvania
(Originally presented as written materials for Bench-Bar Conference in Atlantic City held 9/21/2024) 1. At Work & On the Job: What Happens if I Fail...When Should I Hire a Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
You’ve been hurt at work, and haven’t been able to get back to it. Now the bills are piling up. If you’ve been injured on...Reimbursement of Medical Marijuana Costs: A Win/Win for the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation System
*Article previously published in the June 2024 Newsletter of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Workers Compensation Law Section* In March 2023 the Commonwealth Court changed the...Federal Reclassification of Marijuana: What Would Schedule III Mean?
In 1970, marijuana was classified by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) as a Schedule I controlled substance. Under the Controlled Substances Act, this means marijuana...Pennsylvania Supreme Court Takes on CBD Oil Reimbursement in Workers’ Compensation Claims
BREAKING NEWS: On April 30, 2024, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court granted allocatur in the case of *Schmidt v Schmidt (WCAB*), No. 658 MAL 2023. This...Pennsylvania: It is time to Make the Love Affair Official and Legalize Weed Once and for All
Will 2024 be the year that Pennsylvania finally legalizes adult-use marijuana? Is the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ready, and I mean truly ready, to come out...