Joe from Hazelton asks, “How does an insurance company come up with a settlement value?” Hi, I’m Mark Powell, a Scranton attorney – Legally Speaking. These days, insurance companies rely almost exclusively on computer programs to evaluate damages in personal injury actions. These programs rely on statistical data on what other cases have settled for […]
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 […]
