Legal Question in Workers Comp in Pennsylvania

taken out of work 11/11/08. filed for wc but was denied 12/08. appealed 1/09.wcj denied and again appealed. diagnosed with thorasic outlet syndrome 06/09.appeared at wcab in july 2010 and have not heard anything since. attorney says its a waiting game and nothing can be done to hurry it along.meanwhile my condition is getting worse. is there anything he or i can do and how long can this possibly take?


Asked on 2/28/11, 7:00 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terence Sean McGraw Warren & McGraw, LLC

No. It's a waiting game. A response from WCAB can take anywhere from 4 months to over 1 year.

If you are 50 or over, you may want to talk to a lawyer about SSD benefits.

This answer to your legal inquiry is based upon the limited facts stated in your question. Accurate legal advice is based upon an exchange between a lawyer and a client. The lawyer can then ask about other facts that may change or confirm the answer. Without that exchange, this reply should be considered limited in value. You should rely on this answer only at your own risk. Direct consultation with a lawyer is always recommended. Answering your question does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Read more
Answered on 2/28/11, 12:14 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Workers' Compensation Law questions and answers in Pennsylvania