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What Are Common Workplace Injuries?
Almost all injuries or illnesses sustained during the course of the employment are covered under the PA Workers’ Compensation Act. These include:-
Slips, trips, and
falls -
Falling
objects -
Toxic
exposure -
Lifting
injuries -
Crashes and
collisions -
Cuts and
abrasions -
Strains and
pulls -
Vehicle-related
accidents -
Exposure to loud
noise -
Workplace
violence
How Do I Know If My Injury Is Work-Related?
Your injury or illness will be considered a work-related accident if it happened during the course of your employment. In typical cases, it refers to the time you spend at work, actively involved in work-related tasks, and not during a lunch break, per se.
Yet, in specific cases, if the cause of the injury happened during the course of employment even if the actual injury didn't, it may still count as a work-related injury. A Lancaster workers compensation lawyer will help clarify the rules further.
How Do I Know If I’m Covered By PA Workers’ Comp Law?
By law, all Pennsylvania workers are covered under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act — a comprehensive law that gives injured employees access to a wide range of compensatory benefits till they are able to rejoin the workforce. This coverage extends to nonprofits and unincorporated businesses, too. If you have questions about your coverage, talking to a Lancaster injury attorney can help you with the latest information.
How Long Will My Case Take?
It varies. Most work-injury claims are short lived as workers return to the job after the injury is healed. In serious injury cases, the claims may take several months or years to fully play out. However, when litigation is involved, a workers’ compensation judge can take up to a year to come to a decision on a particular petition. The good news is that our firm is able to reach a settlement for our clients rather than letting a Judge decide your fate in the vast majority of cases.
Since each case is different, your Lancaster workers’ compensation attorney can better guide you with the specifics.
What Compensation Benefits Can I Get?
There are four kinds of major compensation benefits you are entitled to in case of a workplace injury or illness. These include:
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Medical
expensesYour employer's workers' compensation insurance pays for reasonable, necessary, and causally related medical treatment for the legally accepted injuries including ER visits, office visits, PT, surgery, medications, etc.
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LOST
WAGESMost will receive 66.66% of their pre-injury average weekly wage, in weekly or b-weekly checks. Some will receive 90% of their pre-injury average weekly wage if they are low wage earners, and there is a maximize weekly amount for each year.
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SPECIFIC LOSS
BENEFITSThese are additional benefits awarded to the injured worker for things like amputations, the loss of use of a body part for all practical intents and purposes, or disfigurement of the head, face, or neck.
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DEATH
BENEFITSIf the injury results in a fatal accident, the deceased worker’s dependents are entitled to receive one-time lump sum death benefits.
Depending on the injury and its severity, your Lancaster workers compensation attorneys will try to maximize your benefits to ensure you have access to all the resources you need to get better and back on your feet.
When Should I File A Work Injury Claim?
The best lawyers in Lancaster, PA all agree that you should file your work injury claim as soon as possible. The first order of the business is to seek medical attention right away. Immediately afterward, however, it’s best to explore your legal options and try to initiate a workers compensation claim. If 120 days pass without you notifying your employer of your workplace accident, you may not be allowed to file a compensation claim then.
Yet, these rules can be contested and depend on various factors. Therefore, it’s ideal if you talk to a specialist injury lawyer at our law firm in Lancaster PA to determine your chances of success.
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