Kevin from Throop asks, “Can you receive Workers’ Compensation benefits for scarring?” The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act provides money for disfigurement if the scar appears on your face or on your neck. Unfortunately, other types of scarring, which often can be the source of embarrassment, such as scarring on your arm, legs or stomach, is […]
Lisa from Pittston asks, “Are contracts that are not in writing enforceable?” Verbal contracts, or oral contracts, can be enforceable with few exceptions. For example, the sale of real estate is the type of contract that must be in writing to be enforceable. In order for a contract to be enforceable, whether it’s in writing […]
Chris from Greentown asks, “How much time do I have to file a personal injury action?” Pennsylvania has a two-year statute of limitations. If a claim is not filed within two years of the date of the incident, you will be forever time-barred in bringing forth a claim. But, some defendants have to be put […]
Brian from Avoca asks, “How are workers’ compensation benefits calculated?” Your wage benefits, or indemnification benefits, are based upon a formula that is two-thirds of your average weekly wage. In Pennsylvania, your average weekly wage is generally calculated by taking the highest quarter in a 12-month period of time before your injury. However, there are […]
Gail from Ransom asks, “Can I sue my employer for being wrongfully terminated?” Pennsylvania is an employee at-will state and an employer does not have to have a reason to terminate an employment relationship. Similarly, an employee can quit without any further obligation to the employer. If the employer didn’t have just cause to terminate, […]
Sally from Moscow asks, can I collect both Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment Compensation benefits? In Pennsylvania, Workers’ Compensation gets a direct credit for any and all benefits Unemployment Compensation pays. So, by attempting to collect Unemployment Compensation, if you’ve been injured at work, gives your Workers’ Compensation insurance carrier a real benefit. They pay you […]
Sally from Moscow asks, can I collect Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability benefits at the same time? Social Security Disability is governed by federal law and it takes a credit for other sources of income. And by collecting Workers’ Compensation and Social Security, you actually lower your Social Security payments. But, it’s very common […]
Today’s question comes to us from Rich from Old Forge. Rich asks how much medical coverage should he have on his own auto policy? In Pennsylvania, your own auto policy pays for your medical bills regardless of fault. It’s called PIP benefits, or Personal Injury Protection, and it replaces the old no-fault system. You have […]
Today’s question comes from Frank from Scranton. Frank asks, should he choose limited tort in order to save some money on his auto insurance premium? Tort – T-O-R-T – is a civil wrong. By having full tort coverage, you have the ability to obtain a full recovery. By choosing limited tort, you give up some […]
