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    Workers’ Compensation is the primary system used to pay workers when they get injured in an accident related to their job.  The benefits from this system should cover the costs of any care needed to treat the injuries you sustained, and benefits for lost wages can pay you back while you are unable to work.

    Employers and insurance carriers often make getting the benefits you deserve harder than it needs to be.  Our lawyers can petition a Workers’ Comp Judge to decide the case, potentially overturning the insurance carrier’s initial denial.  If they challenge the work-relatedness of your claim, we can also fight to have that determination overturned.

    For a free case evaluation, call Cardamone Law’s Certified Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Specialists today at (267) 651-7945.

    Why Are Workers’ Comp Claims Denied in Macungie?

    Many Workers’ Comp claims are denied on the following grounds, and our Workers’ Comp lawyers can help fight these denials and get the claims approved when by taking your case before a Work Comp Judge.  Insurance carriers will usually try to use these alleged problems with your claim to deny claims even when there is thin evidence that these reasons for denial are true.  In many cases, they will not even have evidence to back their denial, and they will simply deny claims in the hope that you will accept the denial and move along.

    Work-Relatedness

    Workers’ Comp claims can only be paid when the injury is related to the injured worker’s job.  This is a somewhat low bar, as many injuries occur at your place of work or are related to the tasks you were performing for your boss.  Even if the actual accident happened off-site, as long as it was related to tasks within the scope of your work, Workers’ Comp should pay you.

    Employers will often try to say that your injury occurred at home or on the weekend and you are merely passing it off as a work injury, but there is often copious evidence against this that can help your claim.  Your doctor can also back up your claim that the injury was work-related by providing an opinion about how the accident happened.  If the doctor your employer provides you denies the work-relatedness of your accident, we can help you seek outside opinions from independent doctors who will back your claim.

    Lost Earning Capacity

    You need to have lost earning capacity and a reduced ability to work for your claim to pay wage-loss benefits – or what the Workers’ Comp Act calls “indemnity” benefits.  These benefits pay you back 2/3 of your average weekly wage from before the accident if you are totally disabled or 2/3 of the difference between your pre-injury and post-injury wages if you can return to work at a reduced income or workload.

    If your employer or their insurance carrier says that you actually are not injured that badly and you should be able to return to work, then they will deny you benefits for ongoing lost wages.  Usually, this decision needs to be based on some medical evidence; the insurance carrier cannot just say no because they want to.  We can also seek evidence to counter this claim and show you are disabled, helping the Work Comp Judge come to the right decision in your case.

    Self-Inflicted Injuries

    Although Workers’ Comp covers injuries from most sources – including accidents you caused – it does not cover injuries you caused yourself intentionally or while under the effects of drugs or alcohol.  If your employer’s insurance carrier tries to say that you hurt yourself on purpose, we can provide depositions from witnesses and supervisors as well as potential security camera footage or other evidence to show that the accident truly was an accident and that it should be covered.

    Denials Without Reason

    Sometimes insurance carriers simply ignore claims or provide no valid reason for a denial.  These denials can often result in a successful petition for benefits if they continue to have no good cause to deny your petition when the case gets to court.  Additionally, when employers and insurance carriers break the rules, the court can often issue penalties against them.

    Common Work Accidents Eligible for Workers’ Comp Benefits in Macungie

    Each case needs to be analyzed individually to see if the facts justify benefits for your injury, but the following types of accidents and injuries are often eligible for benefits under Workers’ Comp as long as the accident was related to your job tasks:

    Auto Accidents

    If you drive as part of your job, then any injuries from work-related auto accidents should be eligible for Workers’ Comp benefits.  In this case, it would not matter if you were the driver or a passenger, and damages should be paid either way.  Transportation injuries are one of the most common work accidents out there.

    Back Injuries

    Whether lifting and carrying is part of your daily tasks loading trucks, working in a warehouse, stocking shelves, or even moving patients around, your back is vulnerable to injury from excessive or repetitive strain.  Over time, the condition of your back can deteriorate, eventually resulting in a slipped or herniated disc or some other back injury that takes you out of work and results in potential surgeries and ongoing therapy needs.

    Falls

    Falls off ladders, from the back of a truck, from scaffolding, or from other high places can result in serious injuries during the fall.  From soft tissue injuries to broken bones to traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries, these injuries can often leave you with substantial disabilities.  Even something simple like a fall-down injury from slipping or tripping at your workplace should qualify as a work-related injury that could result in coverage for broken bones, head injuries, and back injuries.

    Call Our Workers’ Comp Lawyers in Macungie Today

    For a free review of your potential claim, call Cardamone Law’s Workers’ Comp attorneys at (267) 651-7945.

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    Cardamone Law Has Negotiated Some of the Largest Workers’ Comp Settlements in Pennsylvania

    $6 Million
    Acted as Co-Counsel on a Case that Settled
    $2.2 Million
    Spinal Injury
    $897,000
    Lower Back Injury
    $740,000
    Amputation
    $650,000
    Lower Back Injury
    $550,000
    Neck Injury
    $425,000
    Leg Injury
    $375,000
    Knee Injury
    $325,000
    Ankle Injury
    $315,000
    Lower Back Injury
    $310,000
    Lower Back Injury
    $305,000
    Lower Back Injury
    $250,000
    Truck Accident
    $6 Million
    Acted as Co-Counsel on a Case that Settled
    $2.2 Million
    Spinal Injury
    $897,000
    Lower Back Injury
    $740,000
    Amputation
    $650,000
    Lower Back Injury
    $550,000
    Neck Injury
    $425,000
    Leg Injury
    $375,000
    Knee Injury
    $325,000
    Ankle Injury
    $315,000
    Lower Back Injury
    $310,000
    Lower Back Injury
    $305,000
    Lower Back Injury
    $250,000
    Truck Accident

    Client Testimonials

    "Without a doubt YOU are the best!!!"

    "Without a doubt YOU are the best!!! Every person who is in the horrible position of being injured at work should have someone as kind, compassionate and knowledgeable as you on their side. You never once made me feel like I was one of a hundred other clients. I always knew you had my back! You answered calls and emails at all hours. You fought every fight for me so I only had to worry about getting well. Behind your nice, calm face there’s a pit bull ready to take on any employer or judge. I can never thank you enough."

    - L. Edall
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    "Best Law Firm around!"

    "Cardomone law is absolutely fantastic! They are very responsive and helpful and they will fight to get you what you deserve. Shirley is also very helpful whenever you have any questions! Best Law Firm around!"

    - C. Edwards
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    "Thank you from the bottom of my heart Mike and Shirley!!"

    I called Shirley when I was scared and didn’t know what where my next dime was coming from after I was out with my work injury. Shirley was very kind and helpful guiding me every single step of the way. Mike was not your typical lawyer was not pushy but very responsive to all my gazillion questions. He helped me get my settlement quickly and settlement check in a very timely manner. Would recommend them to anyone! Mike helped calm all my fears and anxieties as I was trying to navigate one of the hardest and most stressful times in my life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Mike and Shirley!!

    - Jen Thompson
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    "Michael and Shirley are very dedicated...and getting the maximum amount favorable to my case"

    "Cardamone Law Firm were very helpful to me since day one. Michael and Shirley are very dedicated to my case giving me updates, answering my questions, being honest with my case, and getting the maximum amount favorable to my case. Thank you so much for your service and dedication and helping me to achieve not only your case but to guide and refer me in other needs too! You guys are the best law firm friendly and dedicated. I will recommend to anyone."

    - A. Ortiz
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    "Michael won my workers comp case after my employer insurance denied my claim."

    "Exceptional firm. Highly recommend this law firm. Michael won my Workers Comp case after my employer insurance denied my claim. Him and his staff were always at my reach for legal and emotional support. Am so happy I hire them. Thanks Michael and Ms. Shirley."

    - Carlos P.
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    "[They] did an excellent job in getting me financially compensated in a fairly short amount of time."

    "I recently had a work related injury and was receiving Workers' Compensation (medical benefits only). Soon after I was fired, so I contacted Paul Silver at Cardamone Law Firm who did an excellent job in getting me financially compensated in a fairly short amount of time. Paul and his assistant Shirley always responded to any questions I had about the case in a very short amount of time. Thank you for helping me with this difficult case."

    - Robin C.
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    "Highly recommend."

    "Cardamone Law was great with helping my husband with his Workers Comp issues. Mike and Shirley were the best with letting us know what was going on every step of the way. Highly recommend."

    - Danielle P.
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    "Mike Cardamone is amazing"

    "Mike Cardamone is amazing. He is "hands down" one of the best lawyers I've ever had the privilege of knowing. He is very kind, understanding, knowledgeable in his field, always very thorough and helpful. He was extremely professional and someone who truly cares about his clients. I felt completely at ease with him. He was a pleasure to work with, explained everything in detail, as well as answered all my questions with knowledge and care. If you want someone you can trust, who communicates every step of the way, will fight for you and make sure you win your case, he is it! I will refer all my family and friends to him. Thank you so much Mike, for everything. I appreciate all your hard work and dedication in helping me."

    - Allie M.
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    "Best Workers' Comp Lawyer!"

    "Michael is simply the best! He was there for me from day 1 till the end, and we won the case!! He is always available to help. I had a gazillion questions and he would answer them one by one. He's a great lawyer and I feel lucky to have found him online from reading other outstanding reviews about him. Believe me, they're true!"

    - Faith B.
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    "Great Attorney"

    "Great attorney, handled case quickly and efficiently. I would recommend him and would use him again. He was always available to answer any questions we had. Thank you, Mr. Cardamone."

    - H. Anderson
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