The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that a worker who lost part of her arm and received specific loss benefits was subject to the same benefit calculation as would a worker receiving total disability benefits.
Jennifer Jackiw worked for Soft Pretzel Franchise. In June 2020, she suffered a crush injury to her right lower arm, resulting in its amputation.
Soft Pretzel accepted liability for the payment of benefits of $199.30 per week, based upon Jackiw’s average weekly wage of $221.44.
Jackiw filed a petition seeking an increase in her benefits to account for ...
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