FAQS: Workers' Compensation

When you get hurt at work or diagnosed with a work-related illness in Pennsylvania, you should qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. You may also qualify to pursue compensation from a third party who caused or contributed to your accident and injuries. At Berger and Green, our Pittsburgh workers’ compensation team can review your case for … Read More »

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Pennsylvania law allows employers to fire or lay off workers while they have an open workers’ compensation claim, but the employer must have a reason that shows they are not retaliating for the injury claim. While companies can generally fire “at-will” employees for any reason, some statutes make it illegal to retaliate against a worker … Read More »

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Your employer can try to stop your Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits if they believe you can return to your previous job or another job that pays equal pay, or file to modify your benefits if they believe you can work a “light duty” job. You will need to counter their arguments to keep the workers’ … Read More »

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If you have improved enough to work but cannot yet do the full duties of your previous job, you may be able to do “light-duty” work and still receive some of your workers’ compensation lost wage payment. Your medical coverage will continue to pay for all treatment. It is imperative that your doctor lifts some … Read More »

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As soon as you run into any hiccups in the workers’ compensation claims process, you may want to hire a workers’ compensation attorney to help you navigate the process and fight for the full benefits you deserve under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act. Under Pennsylvania law, most workers have workers’ compensation coverage that pays out … Read More »

Call or text (412) 424-6079 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form