Workers Compensation Injuries Philadelphia PA and New Jersey

Workers’ Compensation Attorneys

Proven Attorneys! Proven Results!
We Take Your Case To Win!
If No Recovery then No Fee!
We Represent Work Accident Victims in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania

If you have been injured at work, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits.

So long as the injury is work-related, an injured employee is entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. The Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act requires employers to pay an injured worker's lost wages and medical expenses for as long as you are unable to work. Bringing a Workers’ Compensation action is an employees’ only remedy for their injury against their employer; an employee may not sue their employer.

Workers’ Compensation benefits include:

		Lost wages
		Medical benefits
		Death benefits
		Hospital bills.

Many common injuries at work include

		Strains and sprains
		Bulging and herniated discs
		Fractures
		Repetitive stress injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome
		Occupational diseases, including exposure to chemicals
		Hearing loss
		And even death

What Should You Do If You Are Injured At Work?

If you suffer an on-the-job injury, you should report the injury to your employer immediately, even if you believe your injury is minor and regardless of whose fault the injury was. The Workers' Compensation Act requires workers to report every injury to their employers within 21 days; if you do not report your injury within 120 days, you may lose your right to receive any benefits. It is also important to know that injured workers receive benefits regardless of fault.

If another person or company other than a co-worker or your employer caused your injuries, you may also be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering. We can also represent you in that case.

Where Do I Go For Medical Care? Do I Have to See a Company Doctor?

You should seek medical treatment as soon as possible after you are injured.
In some cases, injured workers can go to any doctor or hospital they want.

But the Workers’ Compensation Law requires - If you are hurt, you are required to see a company doctor for 90 days from the first visit only if your employer: (1) has provided a list of at least six health care providers from which you can choose, (2) provides written notice of your rights to you, and (3) obtains, in writing, your acknowledgement that you have been informed of your rights. If your employer does not meet these requirements - and most do not - injured workers can receive treatment from the medical providers of their choice.

What If My Workers' Compensation Benefits are Denied?

If your claim has been denied, or it is taking too long to receive your benefits, you should call Maizel Legal Associates immediately.

If your claim has been denied, it is up to the injured worker to file a Claim Petition in order to obtain workers' compensation benefits. After a Claim Petition is filed, the case is assigned to a Workers' Compensation Judge, and it may be necessary to present testimony from the injured worker and his or her physician. The Workers' Compensation system is complicated. The employers and insurance companies always hire lawyers - and you should have one too. If you have been denied workers' compensation benefits, you need Maizel Legal Associates to fight for your rights.

When Should I Consult an Attorney?

Now.

Even if you are already receiving workers' compensation benefits, it is important to have an experienced attorney on your side. An attorney who knows the law and can make sure that you are receiving all the benefits that you are entitled to. You cannot rely on your employer or the insurance company to explain your rights to you, and employers and insurance companies often fail to give complete and accurate information to injured workers. Also, the company doctor or the insurance company may try to send you back to work too soon, or your employer may offer you a "light duty" position that is beyond your restrictions. You need to know your rights.

Can I Receive A Lump Sum Settlement of My Workers' Compensation Benefits?

In many cases, injured workers are eligible to receive a lump sum settlement of their workers' compensation claims. The amount of a lump sum settlement is determined by the seriousness of the injured worker's injuries and the amount of the injured worker's earnings. The Lawyers at Maizel Legal Associates fight to obtain obtain the largest settlement possible for all of our clients.

Call Maizel Legal Associates, the Workers’ Compensation Attorneys before you speak to anyone else.

We do not work for insurance companies. We represent you, the injured victim.

We recover money for our clients.

Call us today toll free at (877) 615-520 if you have been injured - you may be entitle to compensation!

We serve the injured victims of Philadelphia, including Center City, South Philly, Northeast Philadelphia, West Philly, North Philly, Southwest Philadelphia, Manayunk, Roxborough, and all other areas throughout Pennsylvania. We also cover Southern New Jersey including Atlantic City, Haddonfield and Cherry Hill, and Northern New Jersey including Trenton and Newark.