It is generally understood that when an employee is injured on the job, it is workers’ compensation that provides for the injured worker’s medical expenses and pays for any time that they need off from work in order to recuperate. It has been this way ever since the system was…
Pennsylvania Considering Change to Workers’ Compensation Prescribing Guidelines
As is true throughout the rest of the country, the state of Pennsylvania is struggling with epidemic abuse of opiate drugs. Now the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is considering legislation that would significantly scale back the use of these drugs by requiring authorization for certain medications. Much of the basis…
Injured School Bus Driver Awarded $150,000 From Negligent Truck Driver
When an employee is injured on the job, the first concern is the employee’s health, and the second is undoubtedly economic security. For over 100 years, Pennsylvania’s workers have been able to seek wage replacement and medical benefits when they are injured on the job, regardless of who is at…
Workers’ Compensation ‘Reform’ Unnecessary After Rate Cut
In Christian’s latest article for The Legal Intelligencer, he tackles the topic of rate cuts in workers’ compensation insurance rendering workers’ compensation ‘reform’ unnecessary. In March, the Wolf administration announced a significant rate cut in workers’ compensation insurance. This was welcome news after years of threats, driven largely by the…
Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) and the Findings of the IRE
In one of Christian Petrucci’s latest articles for the Legal Intelligencer he tackles several cases involving Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) and the findings of the IRE. MMI is reached when a disabled worker has healed as much as they can from their injuries and it is thought that they will…
What is a Workers’ Comp Claim?
If you have been injured or made ill on the job, then you may be eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim. These claims allow you to receive a portion of your regular pay while you are out of work, as well as to be compensated for the medical bills…
Social Security Lawyer in Philadelphia
If you have been disabled and are about to file for Social Security disability, you may be considering whether you to call a Social Security lawyer in Philadelphia for guidance and representation. There are a number of very important benefits to having an attorney by your side through this process.…
Court Takes a Step Back on Proving Abnormal Working Conditions
In Christian Petrucci’s latest blog he tackles the recent State Supreme Court Case of Payes v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Police), which dealt with the issue of “mental-mental” workers’ compensation claims. Mental-mental claims pertain to those who are dealing with psychiatric or mental disabilities caused by…
Commonwealth Court Rules on Competency of Dueling IRE Physicians
In Christian’s latest article for the Legal Inteligencer, he tackles the Commonwealth Court case dealing with the the competency of doctors who were testifying on an impairment rating evaluation. Can an injured worker challenge the validity of an IRE? Read an excerpt from Mr. Petrucci’s latest article below, and read…
Christian Petrucci Has Been Rated as an AV Preeminent
Mr. Petrucci has recently had the honor of being rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell. This is Marthindale-Hubbell’s highest rating for ethical standards and legal ability. This highest honor comes from Martindale-Hubbell’s Peer Review Ratings™, which generates its results from the evaluations of other members of the bar association and the…