Workers’ Compensation Benefits In Pennsylvania (Pa)
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Workers' compensation benefits are designed to pay for medical expenses and lost wages when you suffer a work-related injury or contract a disease which is aggravated by the work you perform. However, many Workers' Compensation claims are denied because the process is confusing and workers who are struggling to recover may not include the right information in the right way for a reviewer to approve. The Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation attorneys at Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C., have been helping injured workers for more than 40 years – and we can help you.
If you are injured on the job, you have the right to file a claim for Workers' Compensation benefits – whether your injury happened on your first day of work or your last. You are required to inform your employer about your injury within 120 days of the injury in order to qualify (exceptions may exist for diseases or other conditions that don’t immediately become apparent).
Your benefits are typically based upon 2/3 of your previous average weekly wage for a total disability, or less for a partial disability. If your claim is denied, you can file a Claim Petition with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. The Petition will be assigned to a workers' compensation judge who will conduct a hearing to receive testimony and medical evidence to substantiate your claim. Based on the information presented at the hearing, the judge will make a determination regarding your eligibility to receive workers compensation benefits.
If your claim for compensation has been denied, you should seek an attorney immediately. The Pennsylvania workers' compensation attorneys at Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C., can evaluate your claim to determine whether you are missing any documentation or paperwork that can impact the success of your claim. Often simple decisions such as which medical provider to visit can affect your claim. Many employers have designated health care facilities for worker’s compensation, and we have seen many claims rejected based upon the doctor providing testimony.
We can also represent your interests at your hearing – for over 40 years, our firm has represented thousands of workers injured in the workplace, and we are ready to help you.
Frequently Asked Workers' Compensation Questions
Following are some of the most common workers' compensation questions we encounter:
- I'm not working and I have no money, how can I hire and attorney?
- What Injuries are covered by the Workers' Compensation Act?
- What is a work-related disease or illness?
- When I suffer a work injury do I have to treat with the company doctor?
- If I'm released by my doctor for light duty, what will happen to my benefits?
- The employer's doctor releases me to go back to work but my doctor disagrees. What are my rights?
- Recently, I was examined by the company physician. Shortly thereafter I received a petition in the mail stating that my benefits should be terminated as of the date of the company doctor's examination. What should I do?
- If I receive workers compensation, how much will my benefits be?
- How soon do I have to tell my employer about an injury?
- Can I be reimbursed for my travel expenses to and from medical treatment?
- What if I plan to retire soon, what should I do? What are my rights?
- What are my rights regarding social security benefits?
- Can I receive unemployment compensation benefits and workers compensation benefits at the same time?
- What will I do if my workers compensation payments are stopped?
- What will I do if my workers compensation is denied?
Contact Our PA Workers' Compensation Attorneys Today
If you don’t see the answer to your question or you feel you need legal advice regarding your claim, contact the workers' compensation attorneys at Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C. Our goal is to provide exceptional legal services to our clients. We strive to achieve the highest standard of excellence for the protection of individual rights through teamwork and the use of our considerable resources and experience.
For a free consultation regarding your legal concerns, contact us online today or call us toll free at 877-421-9173.
At Munley, Munley & Cartwright, our goal is to provide exceptional legal services to our clients. We strive to achieve the highest standard of excellence for the protection of individual rights through team work and the use of our considerable resources and experience. For a free consultation regarding your legal concerns, contact us today for a free consultation or call us toll free at 877-421-9173.
