The Commonwealth Court has, in another case in which Attorneys Dan Siegel and Christa High were appeals court counsel, eliminated yet another method used by insurers and employers to prevent medical providers who treat injured workers in Pennsylvania from being paid. In the case, Workers' First Pharmacy v. Bureau of…
Read MoreIf you get hurt walking to your job from the parking lot, you are often eligible for workers’ compensation benefits in Pennsylvania. On November 20, 2019, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court unanimously agreed that injured workers should be compensated if they are injured in a parking area—even if that parking area…
Read MoreWe all hear that voting matters. Recent events highlight why voting matters for every worker in Pennsylvania and why, if the legislature reflected the values of injured workers, this blog post might be different. Tomorrow, Pennsylvanians vote for judges, and it’s important to vote for candidates who reflect your values;…
Read MoreAttorney Dan Siegel Was Lead Counsel in Decision Affirming That Medical Providers Have a Right to Payment Under the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act The Commonwealth Court today affirmed that insurance companies and their attorneys may not take actions that prevent medical providers from being paid for care for injured workers.…
Read MorePennsylvania Appeals Court Eliminates Defense That Prevented Countless Workers' Compensation Providers From Getting Paid Doctors and every other entity providing medical care or services to injured workers under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act will benefit from the Commonwealth Court Opinion today in Armour Pharmacy v. Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Fee…
Read MoreImagine that one of the law firms that you hire to defend you and your insureds wants you to pay more, a lot more. It’s true. One law firm proudly states that it defends employers, self-insureds, and [insurance] carriers in matters involving workers’ compensation, auto claims, slips and falls, and…
Read MoreThe Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled today that, in car accidents claims against Pennsylvania governments and governmental agencies, "operation of a vehicle" is the continuum of activity from when a vehicle begins its journey until it reaches its final destination. This case will impact every auto accident claim against the Commonwealth of…
Read MoreIn a precedential decision that will impact every Compromise & Release (Settlement) Agreement under the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act, the Commonwealth Court ruled today that "The parties to a C&R agreement can bind each other, but they cannot release themselves from liability to a person who is not a party…
Read MoreA 34-year-old bicyclist was struck and killed by an SUV at around 7:40 p.m. on Saturday, May 12th near 10th and Spring Garden streets in Philadelphia. This is only one instance of a sadly all too common occurrence in both Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. Drivers must always be aware…
Read MoreThe Commonwealth Court ruled today that injured workers in Pennsylvania whose benefits were limited because of an impairment rating examination (IRE) may seek additional benefits if they file a petition within three years of the date of the most recent payment of compensation (wage losses). Applying the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s…
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