Claiming Chronic Injuries for Workers’ Compensation

Claiming Chronic Injuries for Workers’ Compensation

Chronic conditions can develop from repetitive work and injuries, which limit a worker’s ability to function. Proving an ongoing condition that deserves benefits paid by workers’ compensation can be difficult. Employers and insurance companies are often hesitant to pay such claims due to potential fraud and because they frankly don’t want to spend that money. 

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Pennsylvania Workers Comp Claims vs. Third Party Claims

Employee injured in a work site accident

The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act covers most accidents and illnesses sustained by workers throughout the state. If an employee is injured in an accident, he can file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. Provided the injury or illness is work-related and occurred during the ordinary course of employment, the employee should receive workers’ comp benefits.…

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Do I Receive All My Lost Wages in a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

Workers May Receive Full Compensation for Lost Wages in Some Case

When you are injured at work, you may receive workers’ compensation benefits. Most employers in Pennsylvania are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. However, workers’ compensation does not reimburse workers for all lost wages. Workers are on entitled to a portion of their lost wages when a workplace injury prevents them from…

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