JENKINTOWN PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

In order to be eligible for Pennsylvania workers’ compensation, you must first report your injury. You will not be eligible for compensation benefits until your employer has been notified of the accident. Notice must be given within 120 days of the injury in order to be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits in Pennsylvania. In the event your benefits have been denied by your employer, you have to appeal the denial within three years from the date of your injury.

In the event you are suffering from a long-term occupational disease, the illness must occur within 300 weeks from the last date of employment in which you were exposed to the hazard. If you have already applied for workers’ compensation for your occupational illness, but were denied by your employer, you have three years from the onset of the illness to file a petition to appeal.

If your benefits were suspended or terminated, there are certain documents you must file as well within a timely manner to have your benefits reinstated. For terminated benefits, you must file a petition to reinstate workers’ compensation benefits within three years after the date of your last benefit check. For suspended benefits, you must file the same petition and it must be filed within 500 weeks of the suspension.

For many, filing a Pennsylvania workers’ compensation claim can be a difficult and confusing process. The experienced Philadelphia workers’ compensation law firm of Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo can help you with the process to help you receive the benefits you need. Call us today at 215-545-1870 or 888-807-WORK (9675) for a free consultation.