Workplace Accident? Know Your Rights to Pennsylvania Workers Comp Payments

The most commonly known Pennsylvania workers comp payments are for medical expenses and lost wages. However, there are other payments that you may qualify for if you have suffered injury or illness in a workplace accident. Our lawyers can make sure you get all the payments you're qualified to receive.

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• Medical Expenses - This payment covers any needed and necessary medical expenses required to treat your injury or illness. Even if you receive medical expenses, this does not mean you have been approved for lost wages or other payments.
• Lost Wages - Under Pennsylvania workers comp, you may be entitled to payments for lost wages. These payments are a percentage of your pre-injury wages. Whether you have been recently injured or denied workers comp payments, you can file a claims petition for your lost wages. A judge will then hold a hearing about your case and render a decision.
• Scars - If your workplace injury – or required surgery – resulted in a scar to your head, face, or neck, you may be eligible for an additional payment over and above any lost wages. Even if you don't miss a day of work, you can still file a claims petition for a scar.
• Specific Loss - If your workplace injury – or required surgery – resulted in amputation, loss of limb, or permanent use of a body part, you may be eligible for this benefit. Payment for specific loss may affect your lost wages so please talk to one of our lawyers before accepting this payment.
• Lump Sum Settlements - Also called a "Compromise & Release." If you have been off of work for at least four months, you may be eligible to collect a one-time payment instead of weekly workers comp payments. You may request a lump sum settlement or the insurance company may contact you about accepting a lump sum settlement. This option may or may not be a good fit for you and could affect your medical payments. Please contact our law firm for a free consultation prior to agreeing to a lump sum settlement.
• Uninsured Employer - In Pennsylvania, injured workers with employers who don't carry workers compensation insurance may be entitled to the Uninsured Employer Guaranty Fund. To receive payments from the Pennsylvania Uninsured Employer Guaranty Fund, a claim must be filed within 45 days of the date that the injured worker learns about the uninsured status of their employer.
• Death Benefits - If a work injury or illness results in death, the surviving family who were dependent on the deceased worker's income may be eligible to receive a death benefit payment from Pennsylvania workers comp. The amount of the death benefit payment will depend upon the relationship to the deceased worker. A funeral benefit may also be given directly to the funeral director by the insurance company to help pay for the cost of the funeral.

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