Personal Injury

Work Injuries

Each year, thousands of workers are seriously injured or killed on the job. In most cases, you cannot sue your employer or co-worker for injuries sustained while performing your job duties. Instead, Pennsylvania and New Jersey laws provide a specific remedy known as Workers’ Compensation—a system designed to ensure that injured employees receive medical care and wage replacement benefits without having to prove fault.

What Workers’ Compensation Covers

If you are injured at work, you may be entitled to:

  • Medical benefits for all necessary and reasonable treatment related to your injury
  • Temporary disability benefits (a percentage of your pre-injury wages) while you are unable to work
  • Permanent disability benefits if your injury results in lasting impairment
  • Death benefits to dependents of workers who die as a result of a job-related injury or illness

 
These benefits are generally paid by your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance carrier, and they continue until you are able to return to work or reach maximum medical improvement.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, all of the following must be true:

There is an employment relationship at the time of the injury.

An accident or occupational illness occurred.

The injury or illness arose out of and in the course of employment.

The injury or illness is related to the employment (i.e., caused or aggravated by work conditions).

Why Choose Our Firm?

While Workers’ Compensation is designed to protect employees, insurance carriers often deny or limit valid claims. Our firm can help you file your claim, obtain medical treatment, challenge denials, and pursue all benefits you are entitled to under the law.

Get Your Free Consultation Today

Our firm offers a free consultation where we will evaluate your case and answer all of your questions. If you are unable to visit our office, we will even visit you in the hospital or come to your home.

Important: Statute of Limitations

Our firm is experienced in handling cases involving injuries at work. If you or someone you know has been injured at work, contact us today for your free consultation.

Disclaimer

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