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We Answer Questions About Denied Workers’ Comp Claims

By Dennis L. Plank, Attorney Denied workers' compensation claims are common in Pennsylvania. Despite the commonwealth's laws and regulations to protect workers' rights, many employees face challenges when attempting to file claims for their entitled benefits, such as workers' compensation or unemployment insurance. These challenges can be frustrating and overwhelming, leaving workers with many questions about their options and rights. Fortunately, in many cases,…

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May 18, 2023

Worker's Compensation

Five Ways to Ensure a Workers’ Comp Claim is Approved (and What to do if It is Denied)

By Dennis L. Plank, Attorney When an employee is injured on the job, they are usually entitled to workers’ compensation under The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act. In addition, Pennsylvania laws require most employers to carry insurance that provides medical and wage benefits to employees who are injured or become ill while at work or doing work on behalf of an employer. While most workers’ compensation claims…

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July 12, 2022

Worker's Compensation

Your Workers’ Comp Claim has Been Denied. What do You do Next?

By Dennis L. Plank, Attorney Many of us work hard at our jobs. We show up day after day, giving our employers our best efforts. But even dedicated, experienced employees may get hurt on the job. That's why denied workers' compensations claims are so frustrating. In 1915, Pennsylvania enacted the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act to provide medical benefits and to compensate workers for lost…

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March 25, 2019