Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Attorneys

Workers Compensation Benefits in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has a fairly expansive workers' compensation program that requires all employers to participate in a program to pay workers for injuries and illnesses sustained while on the job. But what workers' compensation benefits are injured workers entitled to in Pennsylvania? Read on for more information and important news about how to protect your rights:

Who receives benefits?
In Pennsylvania, most workers are covered. Unlike in many states, part-time, contract, and seasonal workers are covered. However, federal civilian employees, longshoremen and dock workers, railroad workers, some volunteers, and some domestics, casual employees, and agricultural workers may not be covered.

What workers' compensation benefits will I receive?
Pennsylvania workers' compensation benefits include death benefits, payment for lost wages, medical coverage, and benefits related to what the state calls "specific losses," that is, permanent or partial loss of the use of a limb, sense, or disfigurement.

What if my Pennsylvania workers' compensation benefits are denied?
Many employers will deny Pennsylvania workers' compensation coverage due to incomplete or incorrect information, preexisting conditions, accusations that the injury occurred while the employee was engaged in improper or illegal conduct at work, or because their insurers simply do not want to cover the injury. In this case, the affected individual may appeal to a workers' compensation judge and ask for the benefits they believe they deserve.

Though individuals are allowed to represent themselves in workers' compensation proceedings, it is not recommended that any individual undertake workers' comp defense without the assistance of a skilled and experienced attorney well versed in the Pennsylvania workers' compensation system. At Anapol Schwartz, we haven't just devoted our entire practice to protecting the legal rights of injured parties: we understand workers' compensation inside and out. Our experienced, savvy attorneys are reputable and well-connected. They have the resources you need to mount a competent workers' compensation defense and gain the benefits you deserve under Pennsylvania law.

Have you been denied workers' compensation coverage in PA? Injured at work and don't know where to turn? We can help. Call Anapol Schwartz today – a representative is standing by to give you a free, confidential case evaluation now.

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