Why Was My Workers’ Comp Denied?
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?”
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Can I Get Workers’ Comp for a Car Accident?
Many occupations require workers such as delivery drivers, police officers, truck drivers and traveling salespeople to operate a company- or organization-owned vehicle. These employees may also occasionally use their personal vehicle to travel to meetings or run errands for the boss.
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PA Workers’ Compensation Settlements
Updated: 8/18/2020 If you’ve been in a workplace accident that results in an injury or illness, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. In Pennsylvania, injured workers can receive payments for lost wages, medical care and specific loss benefits that will protect them financially if they are unable to work due to their injuries. If […]
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Does Workers’ Comp Protect My Job Position and Benefits?
No, the Pennsylvania Worker’s Comp Act does not include any protection of your job title, employment benefits or even a job with your employer. Rather, you are entitled to wage loss checks when you are out of work for the injury or when you are in a lower paying job because of the work injury. […]
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Can my employer offer me a different job after a work injury?
Yes, even though your employer has no legal obligation under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp Act to find you work or offer a job after a work injury, your employer’s insurance company often encourages your employer to offer you a job. This is so that the insurance carrier can stop or lower your workers’ comp checks. […]
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