Pennsylvania Work
Injury Attorneys Stand by You When You’ve Been Hurt
on the Job
Our Allentown
workers comp attorneys fight for the compensation
you deserve while you focus on getting well
From Allentown to Easton,
residents of the Lehigh Valley work in a broad array
of work environments, such as factories, warehouses,
offices, medical facilities, resorts and farms.
Whether your workplace’s hazards are obvious or not,
you may get seriously injured on the job. At
Knafo Law Offices we have been advocating for
the injured for more than 30 years. Our firm knows
Pennsylvania and U.S. workers compensation law and
can apply the appropriate statute to your unique
situation. Whether you have sustained a relatively
minor injury, or have been hurt in a catastrophic
accident, our
team of lawyers fight hard so you can focus on
getting well.
Understanding
workers compensation in the Lehigh Valley
Workers compensation is
insurance which the Pennsylvania Workers
Compensation Act requires most employers to provide.
It generally covers all employees in the event of an
accident. Even companies with only one employee fall
under this requirement. Benefits usually fall under
private insurance policies, unless your employer is
the federal government or you work in certain,
specific fields, such as railroads or as a
longshoreman or dockworker. Employers may not have
coverage for certain casual employees, volunteer
workers or domestic workers.
Workers
compensation coverage begins when an employee is
hired, and the PA Workers Compensation Act requires
employers to advise all workers of their rights and
duties under the act.
What to do if
I’ve been hurt on the job in Pennsylvania?
The most important thing to do
if you are hurt at work, is to seek appropriate
medical treatment immediately.
- Medical
treatment —The Act requires employers to cover
your medical treatment for an applicable workplace
injury or illness.
- Inform
your employer — You must let your employer know
that you have been injured as soon as possible. If
you do so in writing, keep a copy for your records
so you can demonstrate that you informed your
employer, within the time limits.
- Keep
records — Every time you see a doctor or have
any kind of treatment or therapy, keep a copy for
your records.
- Witness accounts — If you have
a witness to an accident, have the witness write an
account of the incident.
If your injury results in a
lost work day or shift, your employer must report
the incident to the Bureau of Worker’ Compensation.
Do I have a
worker's compensation case?
The only way we can assess if
you have a viable case, is to speak with someone on
our team. We offer free, no-obligation
consultations. In addition, we work on a contingency
fee-basis, meaning our attorney’s fees get covered
by a portion of your winning a case or settlement.
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