Philadelphia Impairment & Disabilities Attorney
Practical Advice About Pennsylvania Workers' Comp
Workers' compensation clients of Huber & Palsir in Philadelphia benefit from our attorneys' advice in two important ways: first, our thorough knowledge of Pennsylvania workers' compensation law and procedure can help you avoid confusion and mistakes about your rights; and second, our familiarity with the medical issues involved with different accident and disability scenarios can protect your right to collect the benefits you need. Contact us to learn about the best way to approach your case.
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Generally speaking, you have the right to collect workers' compensation for any work-related injury, including aggravation of a pre-existing condition. You're entitled to medical expenses, and if your injury keeps you away from work for at least seven days, you're also entitled to a lost wage benefit.
It's essential that you notify your employer of a work-related injury as soon as possible, even if it doesn't seem like a serious accident at the time. If you don't report the injury, you could give up your right to later compensation if your condition worsens to the point of partial disability or permanent disability.
We also urge you to consult with an experienced workers' compensation lawyer promptly. At Huber & Palsir, the consultation is always free, and we only collect a fee under a state-approved fee schedule if we help you collect benefits.
There are many advantages to consulting with a Huber & Palsir workers' comp attorney who understands the claims process and who knows what to do at different critical stages. These advantages include:
- Advice about filing your initial notice of the injury
- Evaluation of any potential personal injury claim against a third-party defendant whose negligence caused your accident
- Effective response if your employer denies your claim or only accepts it on a temporary basis
- Advice and representation if you receive notice of modification or termination of wage benefits
- Advice and representation if you receive notice of an independent medical examination (IME) to clear you to return to work, or notice of an independent rating examination (IRE) to assign you an impairment rating
- Representation before the state Workers' Compensation Board if your claim can't be otherwise resolved
A wide range of injuries and impairments can support a Pennsylvania workers' comp claim, including traumatic injuries suffered in a fall or motor vehicle accident, chronic medical conditions due to repetitive stress, occupational illnesses resulting from exposure to chemicals or toxic materials, or even mental or emotional problems related to a physical injury, such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
For additional information about the scope of our workers' compensation practice, contact a knowledgeable attorney at Huber & Palsir in Philadelphia.
