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What Does a Workers’ Compensation Attorney Do?
If you’ve been injured on the job, you may have been considering your options and what steps to take next. A workers’ compensation lawyer can...Use of Over-the-Counter and Natural Remedies by Injured Workers Granted Legitimacy by PA Supreme Court Ruling in Schmidt v. Schmidt
Injured workers using medical marijuana to treat their work injuries are currently eligible to have their out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed pursuant to the Fegley v WCAB decision....How to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim
Filing a workers’ compensation claim should be straightforward, but insurance companies and employers often make the process more complicated than it needs to be. If...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...