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In this newsletter, we will provide clients and friends with practical information about new court decisions that impact them, as well as other important about events that can effect their legal rights. We welcome comments and suggestions; just click here to send us an email.

April 2008

Commonwealth Court Revises How Impairment Rating Exams Impact Benefits

In Diehl v. W.C.A.B. (IA Construction), the Commonwealth Court has ruled that employers that do not request an impairment rating exam in a timely manner under the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act must perform a work availability analysis under the Kachinski standards or conduct a Labor Market Survey. This decision will impact numerous injured workers who have been out of work for more than two years -- and each of these claimants whould seek counsel to be sure that they are fully protected. Click here for more information about how Robert Waldman and Associates can assist you in your workers' compensation claim.

March 2008

Workers' Compensation: Employers cannot deny payment for medical care with a new physician.

In Schenck v. W.C.A.B. (Ford Electronics), the Commonwealth Court finally put an end to the practice of many workers' compensation carriers, which have refused to pay for medical care when the carriers had not sought utilization review of the care. In Schenck, the insurance company had obtained a utilization review stating that certain care the injured worker received was unnecessary. When the claimant received similar care from a different provider, the insurance company refused to pay. The Commonwealth Court put its foot down and ruled that an employer/workers' compensation carrier may not deny payment for medical care based upon a prior utilization review determination for similar treatment from a different provider. Click here for more information about how Robert Waldman and Associates can assist you in your workers' compensation claim.

Make sure that you request full automobile insurance coverage and sign papers showing you asked for it.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has recently issued a few decisions that impact every person who has auto insurance. The bottom line: Every time you get new coverage, or every time you change your coverage, make sure you sign forms confirming what you purchased. Otherwise, prior decisions may come back to haunt you. If you have questions about your auto insurance coverage, call Attorney Robert Waldman at 215.545.4040 or send him an email and he will assist you -- so that you can be confident that you are fully insured and protected in the event you or your loved ones are injured in a car, truck or bus accident.

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