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The workers’ compensation channel has video content featuring experienced workers comp lawyers that are experts in workers’ compensation law in the state. They advocate for individuals that have been hurt at work and help them get the compensation they deserve.
Workers’ compensation law is very complex and on this channel you will find content related to topics such as duration of a workers’ comp claim, current legislation and pain management trends in work comp, when and how to report a work injury, immigration and workers’ compensation system, the integration of workers’ comp and other benefits, serious work injuries that may require modified work duties, types of work comp claims, workplace violence and workers’ compensation, COVID-19 work comp claims, work comp legislation and settlement of a workers’ comp case.
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How Soon Do I Need To Report A Work Related Injury?
The insurance company that insures your particular employer is obligated by Pennsylvania state law to either accept or deny your work injury claim within 21 days. -
Serious Work Injuries May Require Modified Work Duties
In Pennsylvania when you are injured, the employer is obligated to provide you with a list called the panel of physicians. The law requires that there be at least 6 doctors on that panel of physicians of different specialties, you have to pick from that list in the first 90 days. In other words if you want your medical bills to be paid you have to treat with one of those doctors. After 90 days you can choose any doctor you want and those bills must be paid provided that the treatment is related to your injury and reasonable and necessary. -
Who is Eligible for Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
If your claim has been denied, you will need an attorney to file a claim petition. This petition is filed with the Department of Labor and Industry, Bureau of Workers' Comp in Harrisburg. -
Workers’ Compensation – Protecting The Rights Of The Employees And Employers
Worker’s compensation is a crucial part of our legal system today. But it is also a complex one, that is often confusing to many people.
