Sometimes, one thing naturally follows another. Day follows night. Spring follows Winter. The relationship between the two things makes sense. Then we enter politics, and, as usual, logic and reason seem to trail behind. We mentioned in previous postings that both the Pennsylvania insurance industry, and the Chamber of Commerce,…
One of the important jobs we have, as attorneys who represent injured workers in Pennsylvania, is to educate our clients about the PA workers’ compensation system. It is vital to us that our clients fully understand their rights and responsibilities under the PA Workers’ Compensation Act, and the appellate cases…
Granted, the decision is not from a Court in Pennsylvania, but, instead, one in Australia. At the same time though, a Court finding that a worker injured while having sex is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, is one which cries out to be explored. And, the result is not as…
Back in July, we warned about potential legislation which is being pushed by the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce, and PA insurance carriers, to reform the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation System. We discussed several areas which we anticipate will be targeted. Proposed legislation is likely to appear in early 2013. One area…
As mentioned here previously, Glenn C. Neiman, Partner at Brilliant & Neiman LLC, was featured in a seminar yesterday in Center City Philadelphia. The seminar was presented by renowned CLE provider Lawline. While Lawline typically specializes in internet CLE programs, this presentation was live (as well as webcast). The program,…
Lawline.com has announced its speakers for the seminar the organization will be holding in Philadelphia on December 13, 2012. Discussing current trends in Pennsylvania workers’ compensation, and providing an update on decisions from PA Courts on such issues, will be Brilliant & Neiman LLC partner, Glenn Neiman. This will be…
The holiday season means many things to many people. To most of us, it means creating lasting memories with friends and family. It means the joys of exchanging gifts and good will. And, of course, it means eating too much of the wonderful food which surrounds us during the holiday…
While most employees in PA are covered by the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, there are some who are not. One group of employees not covered under Pennsylvania’s system are workers employed by the United States Government. Federal employees are instead covered by the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA), administered by…
We were recently asked by an injured PA worker, and not for the first time, “Why is my employer making me see another doctor if I am already being treated by the doctor my employer sent me to?” The answer to the question requires that we look at two different…
It has certainly been a busy time for Workers’ Compensation Judges (WCJs) in Pennsylvania. We just recently discussed filling the vacancy in the Allentown Workers’ Compensation Hearing Office, and now we have learned of three additional WCJs on the move. Leaving the bench will be The Honorable Nancy Goodwin, who…