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Who Is Entitled To Workers’ Compensation In Philadelphia?

Nearly every Pennsylvania employer is required to carry workers compensation insurance. There are various exceptions to this rule, but most employees in Philadelphia should be covered if they are injured on the job. At Solomon, Sherman & Gabay, a Philadelphia workers compensation attorney is here to help if your employer or workers compensation insurer has delayed or denied your claim.

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Who Is Entitled To Workers’ Compensation In Philadelphia?

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  1. Who Is Entitled To Workers’ Compensation In Philadelphia?

  2. Nearly every Pennsylvania employer is required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. In Pennsylvania, workers’ comp is mandatory for all businesses that have one more employee on their current payroll. There are various exceptions to this rule, but most employees in Philadelphia should be covered if they are injured on the job. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there are approximately 2.8 million total non-fatal work injuries or illnesses reported each year across the country.

  3. At Solomon, Sherman & Gabay, attorneys regularly help clients who have sustained the following: Severe sprains and strains Broken and dislocated bones Traumatic brain injuries or concussions Spinal cord trauma or other neck and back injuries

  4. Why Would A Claim Be Denied? There are various reasons why a Philadelphia workers’ compensation claim may be denied. Please understand that insurance carriers and employers often push back against work injury claims in an effort to save money. Some of the most common reasons for denials include claims that:

  5. The injury did not happen at work The injury was caused by a pre-existing condition The worker was horse playing at the time of the incident The worker was intoxicated alcohol drugs at the time of injury The worker did not receive medical treatment at all for the injury

  6. Hire An Attorney Anybody who sustains an injury while on the job should be able to count on receiving benefits through workers’ compensation insurance. At Solomon, Sherman & Gabay, a Philadelphia workers compensation attorney is here to help if your employer or workers’ compensation insurer has delayed or denied your claim.

  7. Contact Details 1628 John F Kennedy Blvd, Suite 2200 Philadelphia, PA 19103 https:/ /www.solomonsherma n.com/contact 215-665-1100

  8. Thank You!

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