Do I have a case?

       I was injured on the job…..

Worker’s Compensation claims can be very difficult cases.  Often this type of claim changes the nature of the relationship between employer and employee.  While employers are typically sympathetic to workplace injuries, they have a lot to lose by a substantial injury case.  You cannot count on anyone to look out for you other than an experienced personal injury attorney.

Fellerman & Ciarimboli have many attorneys experienced in Pennsylvania worker’s compensation law.  We need to find out what happened to you, and understand the loss that you are dealing with in order to give you an opinion on your case.  The call is free, the conversation will be beneficial, even if you decide not to utilize our expertise.  Please call us today at 570-714-4878 or click the button below.  Please review our frequently asked questions below for more information on your situation.

FAQ 

 What should I do if I have been injured on the job?

• Do not settle or sign away your Workers’ Compensation claim by an insurance company. In fact, never sign any insurance document until the document has been reviewed by the attorneys at Fellerman & Ciarimboli.
• Give notice in writing. You must notify your employer of a work related injury or illness as soon as possible. Make sure you clarify that this condition is a result of your work.
• Seek medical attention. Your employer may provide a list of health care providers. Choose a provider from that list and visit that medical provider for the first 90 days of your treatment.
• Contact an attorney. A conflict arises when your employer and/or the insurance company disagree about the nature of your injury and how it occurred. Their lawyers are well versed in the specific workers’ compensation requirements and laws and will work hard to disallow your claim to compensation or medical care.

What should I know about injuries on the job?

• Pennsylvania State law requires employers to pay for any and all employee injuries that occur during the scope and course of their employment.
• Injured workers are entitled to recover medical expenses and loss wages due to their injury.
• Pennsylvania State law requires employers to cover all employees, regardless of the number of hours worked per week or whether the person is a relative of the employer.
• It is illegal in most states for an employer to terminate an employee for reporting a workplace injury or for filing a Workers’ Compensation claim.
• The cost of workers’ compensation coverage can never be charged to the employee.
• If your employer is not insured, your injuries may be covered by directly filing a claim against the employer.
• Worker’s Compensation programs provide benefits to those who have suffered immediate and/or long-term effects of certain occupational exposures, taking place recently or over several years.

What can I seek benefits for? 

• Work related scar on your hand, neck or face
• Exposure to toxic substances
• Repetitive stress disorders
• Over exposure to loud noise
• Cardiovascular disorders

What are the components to Workers’ Compensation benefits?

• They will cover medical expenses, costs related to medical treatments, hospitals, doctors, etc.
• They will cover disability pay, which can be temporary, while you are recovering or permanent, if you never fully recover from the injury or illness.
• They will cover vocational rehabilitation, if your injury or illness requires physical therapy or re-training for a new occupation.

What employers are required to provide Workers’ Compensation benefits?

• It’s the law in all 50 states. All employers who have four or more part-time or full-time employees must provide workers’ compensation insurance.

 What is an employer required to provide under the benefits?

• It requires an employer to provide a reasonably safe place to work, suitable equipment, instruction and safety rules.
• Workers’ compensation provides employees who become injured or ill while on the job with medical coverage and income replacement.
• Financial benefits may also extend to workers’ dependents and to the survivors of workers who are killed on the job.
• In most circumstances, workers’ compensation pays relatively modest amounts and prevents the worker or dependents from suing the employer for the injuries or death.

You need help with this type of claim.

Reviewing legal websites is a great start, but you’re not going to get the specific answers you need.  Please call us now.  We want to hear from you day or night.  You can call 570-714-4878 or click to have us return your call within one minute.  Or submit your contact information and basics of your case and we will contact you within the hour. 

ACT NOW:  Notice of an injury must be provided to a supervisor at your place of employment within 120 days of the date of injury. Failure to make such a notification can result in a claim being denied.