Supersedeas is a frequently-used term by lawyers and Judges in Pennsylvania workers’ compensation cases. If you have been unlucky enough to injure yourself at work, understanding supersedeas and their contingencies is essential to the outcome of your case. Read on for an in-depth guide detailing supersedeas Pennsylvania outcomes and expert recommendations from Philadelphia workers’ compensation […]
Read MoreAfter a work injury, you will likely seek medical attention quickly. The law may require you to treat with a workers’ compensation-approved doctor (the dreaded panel list) that your employer will send you to and, that doctor, will be in charge of deciding your treatment plan, how your injury impacts your daily life, and any […]
Read MoreThe U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that, in Pennsylvania, private employers recorded 115,200 cases of workplace injuries and illnesses. If you work in a high-risk job, you know these numbers reflect the real dangers you face every day. Unsafe working conditions can threaten your health and your ability to earn a living. Many workers […]
Read MoreCan Workers’ Compensation Cover Stress-Related Mental Health Issues Developed at Work? Can you file for workers’ comp benefits if your boss is a complete jerk who has caused you so much stress that you’re ready to pull your hair out? We’re here to answer that question and provide you with more information about workers’ comp […]
Read MoreIf you’re curious about workers’ compensation investigations, our workers comp attorneys at Pearson Koutcher Law can help you understand the process. What Do Workers Comp Investigators Look For? Workers’ comp investigators are looking for a sign that an injured worker is not as injured as they are claiming. This may include failure to follow medical […]
Read MoreSlips, trips, and falls might seem minor—until they leave you out of work for months. The most recent slip, trip, and fall statistics for 2025 highlight just how frequent and costly these incidents really are. In this article, we’ll explore how many people suffer fall-related injuries at work each year, the financial impact of these […]
Read MoreSome careers come with serious risks—but which ones are the most dangerous? In this article, we’re breaking down the most dangerous jobs in America and the latest injury and death rates behind them. We’ll reveal which high-risk occupations have the highest death rates, how many workers are injured every year, and what those numbers actually […]
Read MoreBack pain that won’t go away. A shoulder that still aches weeks later. These are just a few of the most common workplace injuries affecting US residents in 2025, keeping them from doing their jobs and enjoying their lives. In this article, we’ll cover the types of work injuries that occur most frequently, the industries […]
Read MorePHILADELPHIA, PA, May 27, 2025 – Workers’ compensation lawyers Eric Pearson and Jon Koutcher have been selected for the fifteenth year in a row and Shawn Dethlefsen for the first year to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list of the top workers’ compensation attorneys in Pennsylvania for 2025. Each year, no more than five percent of […]
Read MoreIf you were injured at work in Pennsylvania, it is in your best interest to hire an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer to help you fight your employer and its workers’ comp. insurance company and get you all the benefits that you deserve. Here are eight examples of how hiring a workers’ comp. lawyer can benefit […]
Read MoreYou have been injured at work and the workers’ comp. insurance company for your employer has denied your claim. You hired a workers’ comp attorney to file a Claim Petition to try to get you benefits, and your case is assigned to a Workers’ Compensation Judge. You have been a loyal, hard-working employee for your […]
Read MoreIf you’re injured at work in Pennsylvania and cannot do your job, you’ll be asking yourself the all-important question, “How much money will I receive?” The answer is not simple. Learn more from a workers’ comp attorney. What are Workers’ Comp Benefits Based On In Pennsylvania? The amount of your Pennsylvania workers’ comp. benefits is […]
Read More“To be or not to be” is a question that Hamlet was confronted with in the legendary Shakespeare play. “To settle or not to settle” is a difficult decision that injured workers are often faced with in their workers’ compensation cases. How Do Workers’ Compensation Settlements Work Imagine you are in this position: you have […]
Read MoreIf you injure yourself at work and are not able to do your job, undoubtedly you will wonder how much does workers’ comp pay? Will your workers’ compensation benefits will be the same as when you were working and earning wages from your employer? It’s a complicated question because it depends on how much money […]
Read MoreIt is possible that you can still reach a settlement in your workers’ comp. case after you submit to an IME, short for Independent Medical Examination. If you’ve been asked to undergo an IME by the insurance company, there are potential changes on the horizon in your workmans comp PA case. This raises the question […]
Read MoreIf you injure yourself at work in Pennsylvania and your workers’ compensation claim is denied by your employer’s insurance company, your lawyer will file a petition for workers’ comp benefits on your behalf, and a Judge will hear your case. At the final hearing in your case, you will testify before the Judge — either […]
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