Law Office of Geoffrey Hillsberg

06/01/2023

When you report a work injury to your employer in Pennsylvania, they — or their insurance company — are supposed to respond by sending you one of three workers’ compensation forms. If your claim is accepted, they will send a Notice of Compensation Payable (NCP). And if it is denied, they will send a Notice of Compensation Denial (NCD).

But, there is also a third option that falls somewhere in between, a Notice of Temporary Compensation Payable (NTCP). If you have not seen one before, this form can be a bit confusing.

A Notice of Temporary Compensation Payable in Pennsylvania grants Workers’ Compensation benefits for up to 90 days during an investigation.

05/10/2023

Recent Pennsylvania case law has opened the door to possible reimbursement of medical ma*****na costs in Workers’ Compensation cases. However, the law is still developing and is in flux.

Recent case law has opened the door for injured workers to seek medical ma*****na reimbursement in Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation cases.

04/07/2023

Thank you, Delco for voting Geoffrey Hillsberg a Top Lawyer in Workers' Compensation for the 9th year in a row!

Read: https://hillsberglaw.com/blog/geoffrey-hillsberg-voted-a-top-lawer-in-workers-compensation-by-delco-pa-residents/

03/21/2023

There are some situations in which your Workers’ Compensation benefits could be reduced if you receive additional benefits at the same time. It is important to understand these situations so that you can make informed decisions and are not caught off guard.

If you don't account for these benefit reductions, that could negatively impact your financial plans. It is always a good idea to contact a Workers’ Compensation attorney if you have questions about your case.

Workers’ Compensation benefits can be offset by Social Security (old age), unemployment, pension, and severance benefits.

03/10/2023

Cumulative injuries can seem to come out of nowhere. You may think the slight pain you feel constantly is just part of aging, but then one morning you realize the pain is worse than it had been in the past.

When did the pain start? What caused it? Is it something you will just have to live with from now on? If these are the questions you find yourself asking, you may want to consider whether your injury could be a result of your job.

Establishing a cumulative injury Workers’ Compensation case involves identifying your injury and notifying your employer.

02/24/2023

Each year, the maximum compensation rate for Workers’ Compensation claims in Pennsylvania changes. Learn more about 2023's compensation rates for wage loss benefits.

If you were injured on the job in Pennsylvania in 2023, your wage loss benefits will be calculated using the 2023 Workers’ Compensation rates.

10/25/2022

In response to the pandemic, the PA Workers’ Compensation courts were closed briefly before promptly transitioning to virtual services. These services enabled the courts to remain open and functioning throughout most of the pandemic.

The Covid-19 pandemic affected almost every aspect of our lives in some way over the past few years. Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation is no exception.

05/31/2022

If you have been injured on the job, you may have heard the phrase “in the course and scope of employment.”

Being "in the course and scope" of employment is something that may come up in your Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation case.

05/05/2022

In Pennsylvania, vocational rehabilitation is a tool used by employers and insurance companies to reduce or suspend the wage loss benefits of injured workers.

In Pennsylvania, vocational rehabilitation does not benefit injured workers. It only serves to benefit insurers and employers.

04/15/2022

A Notice of Temporary Compensation Payable is a form submitted by your employer or their insurance company that grants Workers' Compensation benefits for up to 90 days while they investigate your claim.

A Notice of Temporary Compensation Payable grants Workers' Compensation benefits for up to 90 days during an investigation.

03/29/2022

Workers' Compensation wage loss benefits can be offset by Social Security (old age), unemployment, pension, and severance benefits.

Workers' Compensation benefits can be offset by Social Security (old age), unemployment, pension, and severance benefits.

01/03/2022

Every year, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania updates the maximum rate. The new rates for workers injured in 2022 are available now.

For 2022, the maximum workers' compensation rate in Pennsylvania is set at $1,205 based on the statewide average weekly wage.