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Almost Everything You Need to Know About
Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Law
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Your One-Stop Source For Information About The Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Law |
A Service of the Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC
Representing Injured Workers in Pennsylvania Workers' Comp Claims Since 1984
In Philadelphia County, Delaware County, Chester County, Montgomery County,
BucksCounty, Berks County, Lehigh County and Lancaster County |
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How Are
Wage Loss Benefits Calculated Under the Pennsylvania Workers' Comp Act?
Workers' compensation wage loss benefits are calculated based upon an injured worker's average weekly wage. In other words, most employees (provided they have worked one year for their employer) will receive approximately 2/3rds of the amount they had earned before getting hurt on the job. Of course, there are exceptions to this rule. Extremely well-paid workers don't receive as much because there is a cap on the amount they can receive. Workers earning less than the average worker (statewide) will receive either a fixed rate or 90 percent of their prior average earnings, depending upon a number of factors. To see the wage rates, click here.
If you are out of work for seven days or less, you will not receive any workers' compensation wage loss benefits. If you are out of work for eight to 14 days, there is a seven day waiting period (in other words, if you miss ten days of work, you will be paid for three). But, if you are out of work for more than 14 days, you get paid from day one with no deductions.
Generally, the workers' compensation carrier will send a Notice of Compensation Payable when it agrees to pay your benefits. This is a very important paper, which you should save. You might also receive either an Agreement for Compensation or a Notice of Temporary Compensation Payable, and you should also save these papers.
Most insurance companies pay benefits every other week, although a few pay wage loss benefits weekly. These benefits are not taxable.
If you would like to speak with Dan Siegel, call (610) 446-3457 or send an email, and Dan will respond promptly. All workers' compensation matters are handled on a contingent fee basis, which means that you never pay a fee unless Dan Siegel gets you benefits or successfully prevents your employer from stopping your benefits. Give Dan Siegel a call at (610) 446-3457 or send an email. |
Workers Compensation News & Practical Information You Can Use
Here are the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Weekly Rates, Including the 2007 Average Weekly Wage Information
Governor Rendell Signs H.B. 2738, Act 147 of 2006, which creates an Uninsured Employer Guaranty Fund and other changes to the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act -- Read the Statute
Governor Rendell Signs S.B.1205, which requires persons receiving personal injury settlements or workers' compensation awards to verify child support arrears. -- Read the Statute
Pennsylvania House Passes Workers' Compensation Reform -- Read the Bill
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