Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
If you have been injured at work, then you need an experienced workers’ compensation attorney by your side who is prepared to advocate for your rights and understands the intricacies of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act and its regulations. The skilled workers’ comp lawyers at Silver & Silver know the law and are dedicated to helping clients achieve their desired legal results.
If you live in Montgomery County, Delaware County or Philadelphia, PA, and have recently suffered an injury while on the job, do not hesitate to contact one of our workers’ comp lawyers today so we can start preparing your case immediately.
The Basics of Workers’ Compensation
We have tackled many workers’ comp cases in the past and have a deep understanding of the laws and how to successfully build a case for your benefit. We also have experience handling many types of cases such as short-term and long-term disability in the area. Workers’ compensation is a state insurance program that pays benefits for workers who sustain injuries or illnesses while on the job or while otherwise acting on their employer’s behalf. Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania is legislated under two separate acts, the Workers’ Compensation Act of 1915 (with amendments) and the Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act of 1939.
Workers’ Compensation law in Pennsylvania is a form of “no-fault” legislation, meaning that if an injury occurs on the job, fault or negligence of either the employer or the employee is not a defense. In Pennsylvania, if an employee is injured at work, the employee is limited to wage compensation that is two-thirds of their salary in addition to related medical and other wage benefits. When an employee returns to work, the employee’s compensation is reduced based on the amount of work he or she can do and the wages he or she can take home.
The Workers’ Compensation Act is mandatory and is an exclusive remedy that makes it so one cannot sue their employer for injuries that occur in the course of employment, except in limited cases of intentional torts of the employer or under the injury or disease provisions of the Act. However, if an employer fails to provide Workers’ Compensation coverage, an employee can elect either to sue the employer in civil court or under the Workers’ Compensation Act. Click here to Read More