Tuesday, February, 25th 2014, Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialists, Eric Pearson and Jonathan Koutcher of Philadelphia workers compensation law firm Pearson Koutcher Law, spoke with the executive board as well as to the general membership at a meeting of District Council 33, Local 394 (Philadelphia Water Department Employees) to provide a well balanced perspective on workers’ compensation topics and issues relative to their members. Eric spoke in depth about the interplay between section 32 (IOD Benefits) and workers’ compensation benefits, the importance of timely notice and the specific loss benefits available to employees who are still working after an accident. Local 394 is comprised of Philadelphia Water Department employees.
Located in Philadelphia, District Council 33, Local 394 is part of approximately 3,400 local unions under AFSCME, the nation’s largest and fastest growing public services employees union. With more than 1.6 million working and retired members, AFSCME is comprised of nurses, corrections officers, child care providers, EMTs, sanitation workers and more. Each local union writes its own constitution, designs its own structure, elects its own officers and sets its own dues, while all advocating for fairness in the workplace, excellence in public services and prosperity and opportunity for all working families. AFSCME’s members proudly provide the vital services that make America happen.
The Philadelphia work accident attorneys of Pearson Koutcher Law have represented union members for more than a combined three decades. Call the experienced work injury attorneys of Pearson Koutcher Law if you are a union member injured in an accident at work.
The Philadelphia Workers Compensation attorneys at Pearson Koutcher Law, are dedicated to the singular goal of securing maximum compensation and full benefits entitled to injured employees under the laws of Pennsylvania. Their years of experience as seasoned, skillful trial lawyers and negotiators, along with their compassion and diligent understanding of the significant impact a workplace accident can have on an injured worker’s life, motivate the attorneys of Pearson Koutcher Law, to approach each new client individually, with meticulous consideration to their specific individual considerations and circumstances. Call our office today at 215-627-0700 or email us to discuss the particular facts of your Pennsylvania workers’ compensation matter.