If you sustain a work-related injury in Pittsburgh, it’s crucial to report it to your employer as soon as possible. Pennsylvania law says you should report your injury within 21 days of when it happened to protect your workers’ compensation benefits. If you don’t report the injury within 120 days of when it happened, you could lose your right to compensation.
Make your report to your employer in writing. That way, you have a record of your report in case your employer tries to contest your claim or argue that you didn’t alert them of your injury in time. If you can’t leave the hospital to report your injury, have a trusted friend, family member, or coworker report what happened. Furthermore, make sure you notify your manager or HR representative, not just another coworker. Reporting the injury to management or HR helps ensure there’s no dispute over when you made your injury.
Injured at Work in Pittsburgh? We Can Help
The Pittsburgh workers’ compensation lawyers at DelVecchio & Miller, LLC can handle all the details of your workers’ compensation claim and help you seek maximum compensation for your injuries. Our attorneys have over 60 years of combined experience and a proven record of recovering substantial compensation for our clients. We can gather your medical records and other evidence to support your claim and demonstrate the full extent of your injuries. If someone other than your employer caused your injuries, we can also pursue a third-party injury claim against them to help you recover additional compensation. Call now or complete our contact form for a free consultation.