JENKINTOWN PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a medical condition that will affect approximately 7.8 percent of Americans at some point in their lives. After a traumatic workplace accident, you may find yourself healing quickly from your physical injuries, yet the trauma from the experience still remains, often making it nearly impossible to return to work.

PTSD prevents many Pennsylvanians from returning to work after an accident. Under the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation system, injured workers are eligible for benefits to assist with medical bills, ongoing treatment and lost wages. In short, medical impairments and disabilities that occur as a direct result of your Pennsylvania workplace accident may qualify you for workers’ compensation benefits.

To understand how you may be eligible for benefits, it is helpful to ask yourself a few questions to begin.

• Did you suffer an accident on the job in Pennsylvania?
• Have you received medical treatment for your injury?
• Have you received a medical diagnosis of PTSD?
• Have you or are you continuing to receive treatment for your PTSD?

For individuals who are experiencing mental health issues as a result of their workplace accident, it can often be hard to prove that there is a correlation between your accident and medical issues. This is when the experience of a Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorney becomes incredibly valuable. The team at Mednick, Mezyk &Kredo understand how to obtain medical documents and ensure that you are receiving the proper treatment needed to substantiate your case. Call us today at 888-807-WORK (9675) to schedule a free case evaluation. We’ll help you understand your rights and plan your next steps.