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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 Should I Do
If I Get Hurt at Work?
If you are injured on the job or believe that you have an occupational disease or other condition that is work-related, there are a number of things you should do:
First, immediately report your injury or medical condition to
your employer (a supervisor or someone else with authority). This is important because if you do not notify your employer within 21 days of an injury and no later than 120 days after the injury, you may lose your right to receive workers' compensation benefits.
Second, go to the doctor or, if the injury is serious enough, go to the hospital. When you see the doctor, make sure you tell him or her that you were hurt at work; without a doctor certifying that you cannot work, or that you can only perform a light duty or limited duty
job, you will not be able to receive workers' compensation wage loss/disability benefits.
Third, act promptly and follow your doctor's directions.
Lastly, keep copies of everything you receive, whether from a doctor, your employer or an insurance company. These records may be very helpful later on.
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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