Which Things Covered and Not Covered in Worker Compensation Claim?

Which Things Covered and Not Covered in Worker Compensation Claim? 1

It is important to know that any injury you experience at work could be compensated under Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation Act. The injuries may range from overexertion to amputation to psychological or emotional injuries. In worst scenarios, work-related accidents can even result in death, leading families to file a wrongful death claim on behalf of their deceased loved one.  A workers’ comp claim can be an uphill battle. In order to receive benefits, employees are not only dealing with their employer, but also insurance companies, and occasionally designated doctors. It is important to understand your rights, and often, the simplest way to understand the process and get results is to consult with a Pennsylvania workers compensation attorney.   

Injuries covered in a workers’ comp claim? According to Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor and Industry, you are entitled to workers’ compensation if, by no fault of your own, your work causes an injury, illness, disease, or death.  

These injuries are too numerous to mention, but here are a few common examples: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Repetitive motion injuries  Repetitive stress injuries  Cuts, lacerations, disfigurement, and amputations  Strains, sprains, fractures, and broken bones  Burn injuries and scars  Headaches and head injuries  Spinal cord injuries and paralysis paraplegia, and quadriplegia  Occupational diseases caused by exposure to toxic substances  Nerve, muscle, joint, and tendon injuries  Vision loss  Hearing loss  Overexertion and heat stress injuries  Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome  Shoulder and rotator cuff injuries  Degloving injuries  Mental stress, emotional distress and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)  Fatal injuries  ●

Injuries not covered in workers’ comp cases? The goal of workers’ compensation benefits is to take care of an employee financially as they go through the difficult process of healing from an injury suffered at work. There are several factors to keep in mind when reporting a claim because these factors may lead to your case being denied.  

You may not be eligible if: The injury followed a worker violating a company policy or procedure  The injury was self-inflicted or if an employee started an altercation and was injured during the fight  01 02 03 04 The injury occurred on work grounds, but the employee was not “on the clock”  The injury happened under the influence of alcohol or drugs 

When should I contact a lawyer? Workers compensation claims and litigation can be very complex. Someone not acquainted with the law can find it hard to find compensation for lost wages, medical care, specific loss benefits, and even death benefits. An experienced workers’ comp attorney can walk you through the process of: Reporting your injury Denial of workers’ compensation coverage Filing an appeal Attending an appeal hearing Having not received proper medical care ● ● ● ● ● In most cases, employers and insurance carriers will be represented by an experienced. You should also be represented by someone who specializes in work injuries. Philadelphia workers compensation attorney at Gross & Kenny LLP has more than 20 years of experience in workers’ comp claims. If you are struggling through a workers’ comp case and need a hand, contact them at 215-512-1500 or visit their website.

Gross & Kenny, LLP 1500 John F Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1450 Philadelphia, PA 19102  215-512-1500  https://www.philaworkerscomp.com/contact/

Which Things Covered and Not Covered in Worker Compensation Claim?

Which Things Covered and Not Covered in Worker Compensation Claim?

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