Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation & Workplace Injuries

Every year, thousands of Pennsylvania workers suffer workplace injuries or illnesses without warning. While some injuries are mild, others may be life-altering and even deadly.

Workers who are hurt on the job or suffer from a work-related illness are usually covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Every business in PA must have workers’ comp insurance, with a few exceptions.

Typically, these benefits pay for the employee’s medical expenses and a portion of their wages until they can get back to work.

In some cases, workers may be able to hold a third party accountable for their injuries, like property owners, contractors, or product manufacturers.

Our experienced workers’ comp attorneys in Pennsylvania can investigate your accident, determine who is at fault, and pursue compensation on your behalf — at no out-of-pocket cost to you.

Common Injuries at Work

Certain industries, like construction, manufacturing, health care, and retail, experience higher rates of workers' compensation claims due to the nature of their work.

However, regardless of the industry you work in, an employment-related accident can occur and result in serious injuries or illnesses.

Common work-related injuries include:

• Back injuries from overexertion
• Burns from fires and explosions
• Disfigurement
• Electrocution
• Fractured or broken bones
• Head and brain injuries
• Illnesses caused by exposure to hazardous substances
• Loss of limb or severe lacerations
• Noise-induced hearing loss
• Repetitive strain injuries
• Vision loss
• Death

After suffering a serious injury, you shouldn’t be further burdened with expensive medical bills.

Filing a workers’ compensation claim in Pennsylvania can help you afford the care you need while protecting your financial future.

Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Depending on your injury or illness, you may be able to access multiple types of workers’ compensation.

Pennsylvania workers’ comp benefits can include:

• Medical Care: Workers’ compensation may cover surgeries, medical services, medications, and supplies if your injury is work-related.
• Partial Disability Benefits: If you can return to work but at a reduced earning capacity, you may be eligible for up to 500 weeks of partial disability benefits to help replace lost wages.
• Total Disability Benefits: If you’re completely unable to work due to your injury or illness, you may qualify for total disability benefits to make up for the loss of income.
• Specific Loss Benefits: You may receive additional compensation if you permanently lose the ability to use a body part (like your finger, hand, or foot) or if you suffer severe disfigurement, hearing loss, or sight loss.
• Death Benefits: In the event of a fatal work injury, surviving spouses and children may be eligible for compensation to help after the loss of their loved one.

These benefits aim to provide financial stability, access to necessary medical care, and support for families affected by work-related injuries or illnesses.

How Our Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Can Help

Unfortunately, around half of all injured worker claims are disputed by an insurer or employer.

When you work with Sokolove Law, we can determine whether the actions of your employer or the negligence of a third party played a role in your injuries, all while fighting for the compensation you deserve.

If you have a case, our Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys can handle every step of the legal process for you, so you can focus on your well-being. Find out more about the steps to file a workplace injury claim.

1. Contact Sokolove Law

At Sokolove Law, we provide free case reviews to determine if you may be eligible to file a Pennsylvania workers’ compensation claim.

During this time, we’ll ask you a few questions about the circumstances surrounding your injury, so we can better understand the specifics of your situation.

2. We’ll Gather Evidence to Support Your Case

If your injury qualifies, we’ll collect medical records, insurance claims, testimonies from experts, accident reports, and anything else needed to show that you have not been given enough workers’ compensation.

The evidence we collect will also help us determine who is at fault for your injury or illness. Workers’ compensation claims can be filed against employers, insurance companies, and third parties like property owners or contractors.

3. We'll File Your Pennsylvania Workers' Comp Claim

Your Pennsylvania workers’ comp lawsuit must be filed within the statute of limitations, which is a set of laws that limits how long you have to file a claim.

Once these deadlines pass, you won’t be able to file a claim or pursue compensation for your suffering ever again.

Call (800) 995-1212 now to make sure your claim is filed on time.

4. We'll Negotiate a Workers’ Comp Settlement

Our attorneys will try to negotiate a Pennsylvania workers’ compensation settlement with the defendant(s), which may include your employer, their insurance company, or a third party responsible for your injuries.

Receiving compensation from a workers’ compensation lawsuit in Pennsylvania can help with the cost of medical treatments and ease the financial strain of being unable to work.

If a settlement is unable to be reached, our workers’ comp lawyers in Pennsylvania are prepared to present your case in a trial and fight for a verdict on your behalf.

Our Past Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Settlements

At Sokolove Law, our attorneys have recovered over $9.6 Billion on behalf of our clients across the country, including many impacted by workplace injuries in Pennsylvania.

Our past work injury settlements and verdicts include:

• $1.42 Million for a Pennsylvania man who was injured at work
• $2 Million to a worker who fell off of a forklift and needed several surgeries
• $192,000 for a man whose femur was shattered at work
• $804,000 to a delivery driver who needed back surgery after being forced to pack up a load without his equipment
• $180,000 for a Pennsylvania man whose finger was severed on the job
• $175,000 to a man who was buried by snow when a roof collapsed at work
• $500,000 to a nurse who dislocated her ankle while helping a patient
• $1.15 Million for a worker who was injured on the job

Workers’ comp settlements are determined by a number of factors, including the severity of your injury, the extent to which another party’s negligence played a role in your injury, and lost wages.

While there's never a guarantee of compensation, our Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys will fight hard to get you everything you're entitled to.

Let Our Workers’ Comp Lawyers in Pennsylvania Fight for You

At Sokolove Law, our workers’ compensation lawyers in Pennsylvania are dedicated to holding those responsible for your suffering accountable.

Throughout the legal process, we’ll work to make the legal process as easy and stress-free as possible for you and your family.

Our team has already secured over $9.6 Billion for families across the country, including many in Pennsylvania.

Additionally, there are no upfront costs or hourly fees to work with our Pennsylvania workers’ comp attorneys. We only get paid if you do, so there’s no financial risk to taking legal action.

Let us fight for the compensation you deserve. Call (800) 995-1212 now or fill out our contact form to get started with a free case review.

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