Work Accident? You May Be Eligible to Collect Pennsylvania Workers Compensation

Steps to take following a work accident

If you were injured due to a work accident, there are steps that you need to take right now to make sure you retain your rights to collect Pennsylvania workers compensation benefits. In addition to these steps, we also recommend that you consult one of our lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation about your work accident injury.

"Don't assume your work accident injury is a sprain or not a big deal. Report any injury to your employer right away to protect your right to Pennsylvania Workers Compensation. Call us to get the payments you deserve." Attorney Dennis Liotta

Step 1:

Report your work accident and resulting injury or illness.

You have 120 days to alert your employer about a work accident resulting in injury or illness.

OR

You have 120 days from the time you discovered that your injury or illness is work-related to alert your employer.

Please note: If you wait more than 120 days to report your injury or illness, your employer does not have to pay you.

Step 2:

See an approved workers compensation doctor for medical treatment.

In Pennsylvania, if your employer has a list of doctors posted at your worksite, you must see one of these doctors for the first 90 days of your work accident injury. If you ignore the list and see your own doctor, your employer does not have to pay any medical bills until after the first 90 days of your injury. If a list is not posted, you can see your own doctor right away.

Step 3:

File a "Loss of Wages" claim.

If a doctor has placed you on medical leave from work for more than 7 days, you can file a "loss of wages" claim to receive Pennsylvania workers compensation payments. But, in order to get paid for the first 7 days of lost wages, you must be off work and under a doctor's care for at least 14 days.

You have three (3) years from the day you were injured to file a Pennsylvania workers compensation claim petition for an injury. Find out more about the different types of claim petitions for which you may qualify. Our lawyers can help you to determine which claims you may be eligible to file to receive payments.

Step 4:

Your employer accepts or denies responsibility for your injury.

Please note: Even if your medical bills are being paid, this is not the same as having your Pennsylvania workers compensation claim accepted. Having your claim accepted means that you are receiving payments for lost wages.

If your employer accepts responsibility for your work accident injury or illness, you'll receive a "Notice of Compensation Payable." In some cases, you may be issued temporary workers compensation payments for 90 days.

While you are receiving workers compensation payments, your employer may file a "Petition to Terminate, Modify or Suspend Compensation Benefits." This filing means your employer is trying to stop or adjust your current workers compensation payments. If you believe you are not ready to go back to work, you need a qualified Pennsylvania workers compensation lawyer on your side.

If your employer denies responsibility for your work accident injury or illness, you'll receive a "Notice of Compensation Denial." If you were receiving temporary payments, this letter means your employer will no longer approve payments.

You need Edgar Snyder & Associates on your side

If you receive a denial notice or a notice to change your current payments, get help right away from our experienced Pennsylvania workers compensation lawyers who will:

• File the necessary claims petition(s) then monitor your case and judge assignment.
• Answer all of your workers compensation questions and concerns.
• Communicate with the Bureau of Workers Compensation.
• Request all of your necessary medical records from your doctor.
• Handle matters with the workers compensation insurance company.
• Represent you at workers compensation hearings and any necessary appeals before a judge.
• Protect your rights as an injured worker.