Legal Question in Workers Comp in Pennsylvania

Almost cleared by doctor

I Was injured in 11- 01 -07 at work. I have had a back surgery 3 apedaral injection and countless mri.The surgeon who preformed my surgery saids after the surgery that the reason i still have pain is because i have scar tissue wraped around a nerve on my spine. He doesnt want to go back in scared that it may make the sittuation worse.My Pain managment doctor i get a feeling is close to sending me back to work but i dont feel 100% right. Someone told me that after they cleared me i would probably get an offer to settle my case. What should i do next ? I live in Connecticut Now but My doctrs The surgery and the claim are out of Pa .


Asked on 3/20/09, 10:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Monaghan Law Office of James V. Monaghan

Re: Almost cleared by doctor

I am assuming that you were injured in the course aned scope opf your employment while you lived in PA or were employed by a PA employer thus making it a PA claim. There is no single triggering event that will result in a settlement offer. Rather, there are various times and events which may result in an offer. Settlements in WC are based solely on an exchange of your rights to future benefits for a lump summ of money. Your future benefits are typically wage loss and medical benefits.

You should not settle your case on your own. We can discuss the value of your claim and the best time and method for approaching a possible settlement. Please contact my office and speak to Jim Monaghan, our workers compensation expert, regarding your case.

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Answered on 3/30/09, 9:58 am


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