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How to Prepare for a Deposition: Key Tips You Need to Know
A deposition is an opportunity for your employer, through their attorney, to ask you questions and confirm your story. It is also intended to get a full [...]
Virtual Hearings in Workers’ Compensation
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a rapid shift towards remote work and virtual meetings. This shift has affected various industries and the legal system is no [...]
Specific Loss Benefits in Workers’ Compensation
Under the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act, specific loss is a type of compensation that provides benefits for the permanent loss of a body part or function resulting [...]
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How to Prepare for a Deposition: Key Tips You Need to Know
A deposition is an opportunity for your employer, through their attorney, to ask you questions and confirm [...]
Virtual Hearings in Workers’ Compensation
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a rapid shift towards remote work and virtual meetings. This shift [...]
Specific Loss Benefits in Workers’ Compensation
Under the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act, specific loss is a type of compensation that provides benefits for [...]
Independent Medical Examination (IME) Best Practices
An independent medical examination (IME) is a critical component of the workers' compensation claims process in Pennsylvania. [...]
Repetitive Injury
Repetitive injuries, also known as cumulative trauma injuries, occur over time as a result of performing the [...]
Common Misconceptions Regarding Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation is a system that provides benefits to employees who are injured or become ill as [...]
Can I Choose My Own Doctor When I Am Hurt at Work?
The choice of physician under Pennsylvania workers compensation law is an important aspect of the workers compensation [...]
The Importance of Notifying Your Employer When You are Hurt at Work
Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation law requires that an employee give notice of a work-related injury or illness to [...]
Traumatic Brain Injuries in the Workplace
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a serious health concern that can occur in the workplace and shouldn't [...]
Knee Injuries at Work
Knee injuries are a common occurrence in the workplace, particularly in industries that involve heavy lifting, repetitive [...]
Back Injuries at Work
Back injuries can occur at work due to a variety of factors, including repetitive motions, heavy lifting, [...]
How to appeal a denied worker’s compensation claim?
Introduction It may seem obvious to you that you were injured while carrying out your duties at [...]
Why shouldn’t I work through a workplace injury?
Introduction Workplace injuries are more common than you think. Statistics show that there were about 4,764 fatal [...]
How Long Can I Collect Workers’ Compensation?
Introduction There are different time periods for how long you can receive partial or total disability benefits [...]
Full and Limited Tort Insurance Explained
When purchasing auto insurance in Pennsylvania, there are many important factors to consider. One of the most [...]
Are Concussions Covered Under PA Workers’ Compensation Act?
A concussion can happen anywhere, even at the safest workplace. Of course, they are more common in [...]
Covid-19 Tests the Parameters of the Exclusive Remedy Provision
These days, employees with Covid-19 are trying in vain to prove “willful or wanton disregard for employee [...]
Do You Have a Solid Workers’ Compensation Case?
You’ve been injured on the job, but how do you know your case is worth your time [...]
Supreme Court Clarifies The Traveling Employee Rule
With more and more employees switching to a mobile working environment, it is important to understand your [...]
Injured and Employer Doesn’t Have Workers’ Comp Insurance? Here’s What You Need to Know.
If you get injured on the job and your employer doesn’t have workers’ compensation insurance, you can [...]
Choosing a Doctor for Your Work Injury
After 90 days you have total control over which doctor you see when you are [...]
Are You Being Underpaid Workers’ Comp Benefits?
Jim Monaghan, a workers’ compensation attorney in Montgomery County, helps injured workers get the money [...]
Can I Lose My Job for Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim?
Many injured workers wonder if their employer has to hold his or her job when [...]
Is My Pre-Existing Injury Covered Under Workers’ Compensation?
You are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits when a preexisting injury is aggravated from a [...]
Understanding Back Injuries and Workers’ Compensation Montgomery County PA
There are many professions that cause back injuries because of physical labor such as construction [...]
Norristown PA Car Accident Lawyer Explains What Full Tort Means
In the event of a motor vehicle accident in Pennsylvania you need full tort coverage. Learn [...]
Montgomery County PA Workers’ Compensation Attorney Explains What To Do If You Are Injured at Work
If you suffer a workplace injury in Pennsylvania, you are entitled to benefits and compensation under [...]
Workers Comp Issues: Are You an Employee or Contractor?
Just because your employer calls you an independent contractor or you have a contract that states [...]
Should I Worry About Video Surveillance?
In workers’ compensation cases in Montgomery County, insurance companies are probably using video surveillance to [...]
Repetitive Stress Injuries Require Professional Representation
Learn what repetitive stress trauma is in a workers’ compensation case. Insurance companies often deny [...]
Legal Questions on Workers’ Compensation
There are a series of rules and regulations that govern the benefits received when an [...]
Child Support Significantly Affects Workers’ Compensation. Here’s What you need to know.
Perhaps you have just settled a workers’ compensation case and your payment includes a lump sum settlement. [...]
Workplace Injuries: Who’s At Risk?
There is no reason that you should suffer in silence when I am on your side, [...]
If You Feel Something, Say Something
Sometimes it's obvious when you get injured at work...for example, you are carted out on a stretcher. [...]
Workers’ Compensation Demystified on the Healthbridge Highlight Hour
Tune into WWDB-AM Talk 860’s Healthbridge Highlight Hour this Wednesday from noon to 1pm when I’ll be [...]
What Do Beer and Compensation for Severed Pinkies Have in Common?
Okay, so beer and severed pinkies only have one thing in common: they're both discussed on Interrogatories [...]
How Much Does a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Charge?
If you’ve been hurt on the job, you might be considering hiring a lawyer. An experienced lawyer [...]
Workers’ Rights and Medical Marijuana
Since legalizing medical marijuana in Pennsylvania is 2016, there has been an increase in users. There are [...]
Returning to Work After an Injury – Am I Ready?
When you are injured at work and seeking workers’ compensation, sometimes it can feel like a losing [...]
Are Volunteers Eligible for Workers’ Compensation?
In Pennsylvania, volunteers generally are not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. This is because of the way [...]
Covid Furloughs and Workers’ Comp Rights
The number of furloughs is at historic levels because of Covid-19. Whether you are at work or [...]
You’re Under Surveillance
Private Investigators May be Watching The Daily Activities of Workers' Comp Claimants. This winter has been a [...]
Don’t Throw Out Your Employee Verification Forms
It’s hard enough being injured on the job and now that you’ve filed a workers’ compensation claim, [...]
Mental Health and Workers’ Compensation
In the workers’ compensation system, any type of work-related condition entitles an employee to receive benefits. This [...]
2020 Holiday Pay and Bonuses: How They Affect Workers’ Compensation This Year
As a very difficult year comes to a close, injured workers may be facing the challenge of [...]
Keep a Diary When You Suffer a Personal or Work Injury
One of the best pieces of advice I give my clients is simple…keep a diary. Whether it’s [...]
Returning to Work But Still Injured? Protect Your Workers’ Compensation Rights
When workers are injured on the job, the goal is to heal and return to life as [...]
Be Wary of the Independent Medical Examination
If you are receiving workers’ compensation benefits, the insurance company can hire a doctor who will examine [...]
LeTip Member Spotlight of the Month
I am honored to have been selected as the Member Spotlight for LeTip International, the original business [...]
Top 5 Factors Affecting a Workers’ Comp Settlement
Workers’ compensation is one of those benefits that’s never top of mind until you need it. It [...]
Returning to Work After Disability
Returning to work after being on disability is stressful. What can you expect upon return? Can you [...]
Working From Home During COVID-19
With the country under a mass stay at home order, many companies are realizing that their employees [...]
Employee vs. Independent Contractor…Understanding PA Workers’ Compensation Rights
First and foremost, I want to state that I hope anyone reading this is healthy and safe [...]
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Workers’ Compensation
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a medical condition that affects a person’s psychiatric health triggered by a [...]
Jim Monaghan Recognized as “Super Lawyer” by Peers
For the sixth consecutive year, Jim Monaghan has been recognized as a “Super Lawyer” in the state [...]
How To Calculate Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Two weeks it was announced that a real estate developer will pay $10 million in bonuses to [...]
How the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Appeal Process Works
Work injuries devastate a person and his or her family. The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act provides some [...]
Workers’ Compensation Litigation: Step By Step
If your claim has been denied or if you have an accepted claim and either side feels [...]
Average Weekly Wage Calculation
A great example of why it is critical to have a certified workers compensation specialist review your [...]
Four Steps to Take After Being Injured at Work
No matter whether you work in corporate finance or on a construction site, everyone is at risk [...]
How to Value a Personal Injury Claim
Valuing a claim for personal injuries is not an exact science. I rely upon my [...]
Understanding Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania
There is no reason that you should suffer in silence when I am on your side, helping [...]
Client Testimonial
Janine Kirby sustained a traumatic brain injury at work five years ago and she continues to [...]
Law Offices of James V. Monaghan
Since 1991, I have been a trusted and professionally-recognized attorney offering an array of legal [...]
Carpal Tunnel and the Burden of Proof
Fingers and wrists tingle as they flex from a condition caused by compression of the median nerve [...]
How a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Gets Paid
Workers’ compensation cases can vary because circumstances vary. Overexertion, slip and falls, getting struck by an object, [...]
Workers’ Compensation Benefits 101
All employees should understand their rights when it comes to workers’ compensation and injuries at work because [...]
Why You CAN Afford a Worker’s Compensation Lawyer
If you’ve suffered a work-related injury or illness, you might be considering hiring a workers’ [...]
Independent Contractor vs. Employee Status
No matter whether you are employee or an employer, understand the distinction between an independent contractor and [...]
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation
Here are some easy explanations to frequently asked questions about Workers' Compensation: Do I need a lawyer? [...]
Getting a Workers’ Compensation Settlement in Your Favor
In the fall of 2017, our firm represented a 64-year-old client who suffered a fractured femur while [...]
Five Workers’ Compensation Myths
Workers' Compensation often has some common misconceptions, especially in Pennsylvania. Here are the top five Workers' Compensation [...]
Misconceptions About Bankruptcy
Montgomery County attorney Jim Monaghan explains the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. He [...]
Learn How the Process of Bankruptcy Works in Pennsylvania
Not being able to pay bills such as your mortgage, car payments and property taxes [...]
Healthcare Workers Injuries
Healthcare Industry Workers Compensation Attorney Pottstown Healthcare workers of all types have the capacity of being injured [...]
The Nuts and Bolts of Negligence Cases
What is negligence when you are injured on the job? Norristown attorney Jim Monaghan gives examples [...]
Nate W Testimonial
When Nate got into an accident with a school bus, he called Personal injury attorney [...]
Medical Benefits and Reimbursements
Learn the series of rules and regulations that govern what medical treatment you can receive when [...]
Specific Loss Benefits
Specific loss benefits under Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation benefits cover the amputation or loss of use [...]
Workers Comp Wage Loss Benefits Explained
Montgomery County, PA workers’ compensation attorney, James V. Monaghan explains what wage loss benefits are [...]
Workers’ Compensation Claims – Vincent’s Testimonial
When you are hurt on a job and you need a workers’ comp lawyer to help [...]
Manual Labor Injuries
Manual Labor Work Comp Injury Lawyers Pottstown Many Montgomery County residents earn their living by performing manual [...]
Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Protection Using An Attorney
The country of the United States and the state of Pennsylvania have bankruptcy laws in place to [...]
Can Filing Bankruptcy Help You Avoid Eviction If You Are Behind In Rent?
Rental Arrears Discharge Laws In Pennsylvania Many Montgomery County, Pennsylvania who are going through tough financial times [...]
Can Student Loans Be Discharged In Bankruptcy In Pennsylvania?
Bankruptcy Attorneys Montgomery County PA Montgomery County, PA residents facing financial hardships rarely struggle due to one [...]
Going Bankrupt With Student Loans In Pennsylvania
Bankruptcy in the state of Pennsylvania is a process in which debts that are unable to be [...]
Qualifying For A Mortgage After Filing Bankruptcy In Pennsylvania
Home ownership is an integral part of the American dream. Everyone wants their own little piece of [...]
Reporting An Injury At Work In Pennsylvania
If you suffer an injury at work in Pennsylvania you may be entitled to benefits and financial compensation according [...]
Personal Injury Lawsuits And BK In Pennsylvania
Will Filing Bankruptcy In Pennsylvania End My Injury Lawsuit? If you are being sued due to an [...]