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How Personal Injury and Workers Compensation Can Work Together
Work related injuries are common, however, many injured workers don’t know that they may have options other than Pennsylvania Workers Compensation when trying to protect their economic loss and livelihood. In Pennsylvania, an injured worker’s employer is generally immune from a traditional civil lawsuit since the law requires the employer to maintain no… Read More »
HOW TO GIVE YOURSELF THE BEST CHANCE TO WIN YOUR PENNSYLVANIA COMPENSATION CASE
Many times your workers compensation case is won or lost before you even enter the courtroom. Here are some tips to maximize your chance for success: Immediately report the injury no matter how insignificant it may be. DO NOT assume that “everyone knows” that you were injured. Memories fade and co-workers often “forget” that… Read More »
Pennsylvania Workers Compensation: What Benefits Can you Collect:
Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Act, an injured worker may recover only five types of benefits: loss of earnings due to the injury specific loss (ie. loss of a finger, arm, leg, hearing, ettc.) death benefits as a result of a work injury illegally employed minor’s benefits reasonable and necessary medical benefits The… Read More »
Workers Compensation Medical Expenses
What to do for Non-Payment of Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Medical Expenses: What do I do if, while I am on Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation, my Employer fails to pay for my Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation work-related medical expenses? ANSWER: The usual and customary practice under Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Law is to file a penalty petition for… Read More »