In Pennsylvania, if you are injured on the job or you contract a work-related illness, the Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Act provides for medical expenses and, if you are unable to go back to work, wage loss compensation. The Workers' Compensation Act also allows for death benefits for work related deaths that are paid to your dependent survivors. Private insurance companies or the State Workers Insurance Fund pays the benefits to the injured workers.
Almost every Pennsylvania worker is covered by the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act. Employers are legally required to provide Workers' Compensation for all of their employees including seasonal and part time employees. Some employees are covered by other workers' compensation laws such as federal civilian employees, railroad workers, longshoreman, shipyard and harbor workers, and some employees are not covered including volunteer workers, agricultural laborers, casual employees, domestic employees, and employees who have been granted a religious exemption. Some executive officers of corporations may elect not to be covered by the Act. Most every employee is covered but if you have a question, please contact us.
In order to get Workers' Compensation Benefits, you must report your injury promptly. You also should contact an experience lawyer about your case and about your benefits. Why should you have a lawyer? Wen, that is simple to answer. If you have to have a hearing before a Workers' Compensation Referee, you can rest assured that your employer will have a seasoned experienced attorney representing him or his insurance carrier. If you desire to hire our law firm to represent you, you can be certain that your case will be handled by an experienced lawyer who will have your best interest at heart and make sure that your rights, under the Workers' Compensation Act are protected!
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