If I have to hire a lawyer to get my workers compensation, how much should I expect to pay? What will it cost to hire a workers' compensation lawyer?
March 24, 2007 12:11

What does it cost? You should not have to pay anything "out of pocket" to hire a workers compensation lawyer. Most workers compensation lawyers will work on a contingent fee basis. A contingent fee is an agreed upon percentage of the amount recovered.Most... (Read Article)

Bucks County Workers Comp Legal Help
March 25, 2007 12:59

Work Comp Lawyers: Bucks County Area InformationThe following resources may be helpful to you for questions related to workers compensation or work related injuries in Bucks County. If there has been an accident at work, the following may be useful in determining... (Read Article)

Do I need an Attorney?
March 26, 2007 11:21

When to hire an attorney. Many people who are denied workers compensation decide it is best to hire an attorney to represent them in further proceedings. There are a number of reasons that our clients give us for wanting an attorney to counsel them in the... (Read Article)

About Workers Compensation Lawyers
March 27, 2007 11:11

Workers compensation is the area of law that covers the rights of individuals who are injured while performing their job. The injuries suffered could involve a sudden trauma, such as a fall from a ladder, an auto-accident, or a lifting injury. But they can... (Read Article)

How Much Does a Workers Compensation Attorney Cost?
March 27, 2007 12:29

Typically a workers compensation attorney charges a contingent fee of 20% of the amount recovered. However this percent can be negotiated and some states apply a different fee scale than others. So you should consult an attorney in your state to determine what is the correct fee amount for that state. You may also want to get a second opinion to determine if you are getting a fair rate based on the experience of the attorney you have hired.

Working with a Workers Comp Lawyer on a Contingent Fee Basis
March 28, 2007 11:17

No Recovery, No Fee. When you work with a lawyer on a contingent fee basis, you eliminate a great deal of risk for yourself. A contingent fee arrangement is one where the attorney only gets paid if you win your case. The fee is "contingent" on winning. This... (Read Article)

I have been injured in a work-related accident
March 29, 2007 11:29

Should I consult an attorney? When? Why?Yes. Consult with a lawyer. And in our opinion, consult with a lawyer RIGHT AWAY. It is never too soon to get a free initial consultation, but it could be too late. So consult first, even if you think you are already... (Read Article)

Chester County Workers Compensation
March 30, 2007 13:12

Work Comp Lawyers: Chester County Area Information. Use the below links and phone numbers for information related to emergencies, fires, and worker accidents in Chester County. If there has been an accident at work, the following may be useful in determining... (Read Article)

Section 301(c)(1), 77 P.S. §411(1), of the Pennsylvania Worker Compensation Act
March 31, 2007 16:06

Section 301(c)(1), 77 P.S. §411(1), of the Pennsylvania Worker Compensation Act defines a work related injury as follows, "an injury to an employee, regardless of his previous physical condition, arising in the course of his employment and related thereto ." Furthermore, there has been recent and significant litigation addressing the issue of whether a claimant's death is due to an underlying cardiac condition and should be compensable. The courts appear to have resolved this issue by requiring a careful review of the medical testimony presented to determine its substance rather than its form. Where physical work activity triggers angina and contributes to accelerated coronary artery disease, establishing existence of abnormal working conditions is not an element of claimant's prima facia case. Curren vs. WCAB (City of Chester), 863 A2d 624 (Pa.Cmwlth. 2004).