Workers’ Comp Lawyers in Philadelphia

Work is one of the most common places to suffer personal injuries. According to the latest numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), each year in the United States, there are almost 2.7 million nonfatal injuries resulting in nearly 1.2 million days away from work. This is a staggering number of worker injuries that occur across all employment sectors. Although injured individuals are often entitled to recover compensation through Pennsylvania workers’ comp benefits, our experienced workers’ comp lawyers in Philadelphia know that not all individuals who are injured at work will recover the full amount of compensation they deserve.

Our lawyers at Silver & Silver help injured workers and their families recover compensation for workplace accidents throughout Pennsylvania, including right here in Philadelphia. For over 40 years, we have helped injured workers recover compensation through WC for their lost wages, medical bills, and other compensable damages under the law. If you suffered an on-the-job injury, especially if you needed surgery, call our compassionate team to learn how we can help you and your family maximize your recovery. We are here to help.

What Can I Recover in a Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp Claim?

Under Pennsylvania law, workers hurt in a workplace accident may be entitled to different types of compensation depending on their damages. The most common workers’ compensation benefits that workers injured at work will receive include the following:

• Medical bills – Work-related medical bills and payments for medical treatments that are still occurring while the claim is being resolved may be reimbursed.
• Lost wages – Injured workers are entitled to up to two-thirds (2/3s) of lost wages due to a workplace accident.
• Schedule loss of use/nonschedule loss of use – If a workplace injury has resulted in permanent disability, an injured worker may be entitled to a lump-sum payment. This payment is only given after a worker has reached maximum medical improvement (MMI) and is awarded based on a formula from the workers’ comp law that takes a percentage of average weekly wages, the percentage of loss as opined by a doctor, and the allowable amount per the chart.
• Retraining – Injured workers may need to be trained in the same job to handle their disability or in a new job or field because the disability prevents them from working in their previous job.
• Death benefits – If a family loses a loved one, the family may receive death benefits. Death benefits are based on a formula from the average weekly wages and the individual or individuals who may receive the benefit (i.e., spouse and no children, or spouse and children, or other).

How Do I Prove a Workers’ Comp Claim?

Since workers’ compensation is an “exclusive remedy,” generally, the only parts of your claim that must be proven are that you were injured in a workplace accident or suffered a work-related injury or illness. Nearly all types of employees are covered by workers’ compensation laws, including full-time, part-time, seasonal, temporary, and other types of employment statuses.

Once an individual has established that they are a covered worker with a covered type of injury or illness, workers’ compensation is “no-fault” meaning that a victim does not need to establish liability or fault. This often saves time and helps an injured worker recover benefits faster.

Were You Injured in a Workplace Accident? Call Our Workers’ Comp Lawyers in Philadelphia for Help

If you suffered an on-the-job injury or were injured at work, call our Pennsylvania workers’ comp law firm at Silver & Silver to learn more about your rights to compensation and how we can help you and your family. Our experienced workers’ compensation lawyers in Philadelphia have over 40 years of experience representing victims and their families in serious or catastrophic work accidents. To learn more about how we can help you, please call 610-638-7255 or contact us by sending a message with our “contact us” box available here.