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Types Of Work Injuries Which Are Covered By Workers’ Compensation

Call their Philadelphia work injury attorneys today at 215-512-1500 or contact them online for a free appointment. They return all calls within the same day and they do not get paid unless you do.

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Types Of Work Injuries Which Are Covered By Workers’ Compensation

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  1. Types Of Work Injuries Which Are Covered By Workers’ Compensation

  2. Almost all types of workplace injuries may be compensated under Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation Act, from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome to amputations. If you contract an illness due to working conditions at your place of employment, you may also be entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits. Accidents at work may lead to fatalities, and you have a right to file a wrongful death claim on behalf of the family. You are contending with your employer, their insurance company, and possibly the doctor you were assigned to; therefore, you must understand your rights if you have been hurt at work.

  3. For more than 20 years, Jeffrey S. Gross Patrick W. Kenny have aggressively fought for the rights of injured workers. Gross & Kenny, LLP LLP uses all the legal tactics and skills at their disposal to make sure that each client receives full and complete compensation for their work-related injury. If you sustained an on-the-job injury, contact a Philadelphia injury lawyer injury lawyer today to schedule a free and confidential consultation. Jeffrey S. Gross and Gross & Kenny, Philadelphia work work

  4. What Types of Work Injuries are Covered by Workers’ Compensation? The majority of common workplace injuries are covered by Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation, which requires your employer to pay medical bills and reimburse you for lost wages if you were hurt on the job. Common injuries include: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) ❏ Back Injuries Back Injuries ❏ ❏ Repetitive Motion Injuries ❏ Fatal Work Injuries ❏ Spinal Cord Injuries and Paralysis Spinal Cord Injuries and Paralysis ❏ ❏ Head Injuries Head Injuries and Headaches ❏ Traumatic Traumatic and Catastrophic Injuries ❏ Nerve Damage ❏ Vision Loss ❏ Fractures ❏ Scars and Burns ❏ Occupational Illnesses ❏

  5. Even if your condition is not listed here, it is worth your time to discuss your situation with a Philadelphia work injury attorney. Injuries that occur at work should be taken seriously. Many workers neglect to report workplace injuries because they do not think their injury is serious, but you should report your injuries regardless to avoid future pain.

  6. How Can You Report Your Injuries? A worker must report their injury within 21 days of the injury to receive retroactive benefits. A worker typically has 120 days to report their injury before the benefits are nullified. If a worker reports their injury between 21 and 120 days of the incident, they will receive benefits starting on the date the accident was reported. It is vital to tell a supervisor about the accident, ask for a Workers’ Compensation claim number, and choose a doctor to visit.

  7. When Should Injured When Should Injured Employees Contact a Employees Contact a Lawyer? Lawyer? You should contact a Philadelphia work injury lawyer Philadelphia work injury lawyer at Gross & Kenny, LLP Gross & Kenny, LLP when you feel you cannot report your injury, or you were denied benefits. You may feel that the doctor did not prescribe the appropriate treatment, or your employer may be pressuring you to return to work too soon. They will investigate the matter and intercede where they can. Their lawyers will represent you throughout the following:

  8. Reporting your injury can be easier if they send a memo to your employer. Reporting your injury Denied Workers’ Compensation coverage Filing an appeal Attending an appeal hearing Having not received the appropriate medical care ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏

  9. Can You File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit? Work-related injuries may result in fatalities, and a dependent of a deceased worker has the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. In Pennsylvania, a representative of the deceased’s estate must file the lawsuit within six months of the death. Parents, spouses, siblings, and/or children of the deceased may file a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the deceased person’s estate. You are allowed to recover: Final expenses, including funeral costs ➢ Medical expenses ➢ Lost potential earnings ➢ Damages for pain and suffering ➢

  10. Contact a Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in Philadelphia at Gross & Kenny, LLP At Gross & Kenny, LLP Gross & Kenny, LLP, they are ready and available to answer any question you may have about your right to receive compensation after a workplace injury. Call their Philadelphia work injury lawyers Philadelphia work injury lawyers today at 215-512-1500 215-512-1500 or contact them online for a free appointment. They return all calls within the same day and they don’t get paid unless you do.

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

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