Philadelphia Workplace Accident Lawyers

Workers' Compensation Claims in Philadelphia

Philadelphia workers' compensation claims occur generally due to unsafe working conditions, violating federal rules and regulations, drug/alcohol usage, and other factors. Sometimes, the employer has complied with all the requirements, but an employee still gets injured on the job. That is why workers' compensation insurance is required for most businesses. If an employee gets injured on the job, he or she should be covered for medical expenses and lost wages through the employer's workers' comp insurance.

It sounds fairly simple and straightforward, doesn't it? But it's not. If it were, there would not be a need for Philadelphia workers compensation attorneys to represent injured employees. It's the cases that are not so straightforward that grab the attention of the workers' comp claims adjuster, the medical providers, and the injured employee.

If you have suffered an on-the-job injury or a professional sports injury in Philadelphia, it is important that you consult with a Philadelphia workers' comp attorney to make sure you are being treated properly and that your legal rights are protected as you work your way through the workers' comp maze.

Read the following questions and see which ones, if any, sound familiar:

• Do I have to comply with being drug tested after an accident? What happens if my drug test is positive – does that automatically deny me my workers' comp benefits?
• Am I covered if I am driving my personal vehicle for business purposes? Whose insurance pays first and what do they cover? Am I still eligible for workers' comp benefits?
• What if my employer doesn't have workers' comp insurance? Am I responsible for my medical bills?
• What about lost wages? How are lost wages calculated?
• When does my workers' comp insurance take effect? When do the benefits start?
• What if I'm permanently disabled? Do my workers' comp benefits eventually expire?
• Can my employer fire me for being out on worker's comp leave?
• Can my employer hold my job position until I can return to work? What happens if I can no longer perform that job due to my injuries?

These are just some of the questions our Philadelphia clients have when they come in for an initial consultation. We have represented thousands of workers' comp clients so we know how to work through the workers' comp maze. We understand the federal regulations such as OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Association) and the state workers' comp laws.

We at Anapol Schwartz have legal team with over 30 years of experience and we work with top-notch medical and technical experts. We are here to help if you've been injured on the job in Philadelphia.

Contact a Workers Comp Lawyer in Philadelphia

If you have been injured on the job in Philadelphia, call us for a free consultation and evaluation. We will treat you with the dignity and respect you deserve. We will also be honest and open with our opinion and offer sound advice regarding your case and what your options may be. At Anapol Schwartz, we have the knowledge, skill and legal expertise to represent you and obtain rightful compensation for your injury. Contact us for a free case evaluation and talk to an experienced Philadelphia workers compensation lawyer today.