An injury at work can affect all aspects of your life, from your physical health to your emotional well-being and finances. Unfortunately, many injured Pennsylvania workers don’t fully understand their rights and options for recovering compensation.
Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania
Almost every worker, full-time or part-time, qualifies for workers’ compensation benefits in Pennsylvania. Crucially, you don’t have to prove fault to claim these benefits. As long as the injury occurred at work or while you were performing your work-related duties, you can file a claim for workers’ comp benefits. These benefits include:
- Partial wage replacement benefits, up to certain limits under state law
- Full coverage of all reasonable, medically necessary treatments for your injury
- Permanent disability benefits if your injuries leave you unable to work
- Specific loss benefits (i.e. – lump sum payment) if your injuries result in scarring and disfigurement to your face, head or neck; amputation; or result in the permanent loss of use of a body part
Personal Injury Claims for Workplace Injury Claims in Pennsylvania
In general, you can’t sue your employer for a work-related injury in Pennsylvania. But if someone other than your employer caused your injuries, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim against them in addition to your workers’ compensation claim. This is commonly referred to as a “third party” or “liability” claim. These claims let you seek compensation for a broader range of losses than workers’ compensation allows, including money for:
- The full amount of your lost income
- Reduced future earning capacity due to your injuries
- Diminished quality of life
- Current and future medical expenses related to your injuries
- Pain and suffering
- The cost to repair or replace your damaged personal property (if applicable)
Trust DelVecchio & Miller, LLC to Protect Your Rights After an Injury at Work
At DelVecchio & Miller, LLC, we understand the severe toll a workplace injury can take, as well as the need to be fairly compensated for these losses. We will explore all of your legal options, file the necessary paperwork for a workers’ comp claim or personal injury case, handle any insurance disputes that may arise, and defend your rights in court if necessary. Our attorneys have over 60 years of combined experience. You can trust us to handle your case with professionalism and compassion. Call us today or complete our contact form for a free consultation.