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Workers Compensation Elgibility

If you're an employee in Pennsylvania, it's likely you're covered under workers' compensation. But who is eligible for Pennsylvania workers' compensation? Read on for all the information you need on workers' compensation eligibility and who to contact if you run into problems with your workers' comp coverage.

The Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act sets out who is eligible for workers' compensation and who is excluded from coverage. Workers' compensation in Pennsylvania covers most employees, including those who are seasonal and temporary. In fact, even non-profits and one-employee companies must provide workers' compensation for their employees, either by paying into the state fund or opting for private or self insurance. However, some classes of employee are not covered by Pennsylvania workers' compensation laws:

• Casual employees, including those whose professional functions are limited or who provide businesses with unrelated services
• Domestic servants
• Shipmen and longshoremen
• Railroad workers
• Federal civilian employees
• Some who have opted out of workers' compensation due to religious concerns

Though most Pennsylvania employees should be eligible for workers' comp, it's not unusual for employees to be denied workers' compensation coverage. This could be due to incorrect or incomplete information on an application, suspicion that the injury occurred while engaged in an illegal activity, evidence of preexisting conditions, or an administrative oversight. But these denials aren't always legitimate, and often you can still obtain coverage even if you've been previously denied. However, it's recommended that you approach the workers' compensation system armed with the protection of a lawyer's experience. Your workers' comp attorney can help investigate your claim and make sure you get the coverage you're entitled to…no matter what your employer, their insurer, or the Workers' Compensation Board says.

At Anapol Schwartz, we're passionate about our clients' legal rights. Our lawyers are professional, experienced, and have extensive workers' compensation expertise, and our support staff and local resources are second to none. As your Philadelphia workers' compensation lawyers, we'll protect your rights and help you get the compensation you deserve. Have you been injured on the job? Call us before your claim gets denied for good. We offer a free case consultation for all prospective clients.

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