Common Reasons Why a Workers Comp Claim is Denied

Why Was My Workers’ Comp Denied?

Frommer D'Amico April 09, 2018 Hiring an Attorney, PA Workers Compensation Law, Workers Comp Claims and Case Resources

If you live and work in Pennsylvania and are injured on the job, you expect workers’ compensation benefits to be there when you need them. Yet one of the most common questions attorneys hear is “why was my workers’ comp denied?”

Does Workers’ Comp Protect My Job Position and Benefits?

Joe D'Amico April 25, 2017 Hiring an Attorney, PA Workers Compensation Law

Updated on 08/29/2024 If you are injured on the job and must take time off to recover, the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Disease Act ensures that you receive compensation for your lost time and medical expenses, but it does not protect your job. If you feel that your employment was wrongfully terminated due to […]

Can My Employer Fire Me for Filing a Workers Comp Claim?

Joe D'Amico November 14, 2016 Hiring an Attorney, PA Workers Compensation Law, Workers Comp Claims and Case Resources

The answer, unfortunately, is both “yes” and “no.” If you have filed a workers’ compensation claim after an accident on the job, your employer can’t fire you after a work injury just because of that alone. Your employer can, however, fire you while you are receiving workers’ compensation payments or if you have a claim underway. But […]