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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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What Is Workers' Compensation?
In Pennsylvania, injured workers receive workers' compensation (workers comp) benefits, which are paid based upon the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act. In exchange for receiving workers' compensation benefits -- which provide for payment of reasonable medical expenses related to the on the job injury and wage loss benefits -- workers are not permitted to file a lawsuit against their employers (although they may be able to sue other responsible parties), even if the injuries were caused by their employers' negligence. If a worker is killed on the job, the law pays death benefits to the deceased worker's dependents.
The Workers' Compensation Act is very complex, and there are many decisions of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania and the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania that interpret this law. As a result, the law is more complex than most people would expect, and a relatively limited number of lawyers
handle these cases.
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.
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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
Did You Know You Almost Never Have to Treat With the Company Doctor For 90 Days?
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