Uninsured Employer Guaranty Fund

Under Pennsylvania law, employers are required to purchase workers compensation insurance. But just like uninsured motorists, some employers fail to meet their legal obligations.

That's why the state of Pennsylvania has created the Uninsured Employer Guaranty Fund, a resource that provides workers compensation payments to the injured employees of uninsured employers.

How Do I Apply for Benefits from the Uninsured Employer Guaranty Fund in Pennsylvania?

The most important thing is to act quickly. You only have 45 days after you learn your employer is uninsured to file your benefits claim with the Guaranty Fund. And as with any other workers compensation claim, you must also file an accident report with your employer within the first 120 days following your accident at work.

If you were injured on the job and your employer doesn't have worker compensation insurance, you must first file a claim with the Department of Labor & Industry to petition payment from the Pennsylvania Uninsured Employer Guaranty Fund. You are also obligated to file a notice of claim against your uninsured employer.

Our Pennsylvania workers comp attorneys can help – act now

If you've been seriously injured on the job, the last thing you have time to think about is paperwork. You're worried about medical bills, lost wages, and your physical recovery. That's why you need an experienced workers comp attorney on your side.

Our Pennsylvania workers compensation lawyers have been serving the injured workers of the Keystone State for nearly 20 years. We know the system and we understand how workers comp law works in Pennsylvania. If you've been hurt at work and your employer is uninsured, contact us today for a free legal evaluation.