JENKINTOWN PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

When you are injured on the job in Pennsylvania, you hardly expect your workers’ compensation claim to be denied. However, it does happen. Most of the reasons for denial involve missing pieces of information or lack of communication.

While you may never intentionally do something to hurt your claim, the legal team at Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo, P.C., wanted to share some common ways that can damage your Pennsylvania workers’ compensation claim.

#1 – You don’t submit an accident report to your employer.

Delays in submitting an accident report to your employer or forgetting to do one entirely could derail your workers’ compensation claim. Do not assume your employer will file this report on your behalf. Pennsylvania law suggests submitting a report within 21 days of the accident, but sometimes will extend the deadline up to 120 days, but rarely more than that.

#2 – You don’t get treatment for your injuries.

While you may feel like you can “tough it out,” it is vital to your Pennsylvania workers’ compensation case that you seek medical treatment. Sometimes injuries such as back injuries and hearing loss can compound over time and only a licensed medical professional can determine where you are in the healing process.

#3 – You do not detail your work enough to your doctor.

While your doctor may be a specialist for injuries that are common to your line of work, health care providers may not fully understand your specific job and the way in which you use your body to work. Be sure to detail all aspects in which you work so the medical professionals may help determine when you are ready to return to work.

#4 – You do not communicate with your employer enough while you are out.

If you are not transparent with your employer about your injury and healing process, they may think you are hiding something and may not support your claim. Also, communicating the stages of your healing process will identify for your employer when to expect your return.

#5 – You go at your claim alone and try to understand the law yourself.

Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law can be complicated and a maze of details and stipulations. You may not be aware of required medical records, reports, forms, and other items that support your claim. Without these your claim may be denied unjustly.

The Pennsylvania workers’ compensation lawyers at Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo, P.C., have many years of experience handling cases like yours, and will ensure that your claim is handled quickly and efficiently. Place your faith in a legal team that understands Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law and will fight to obtain benefits you need so you can get back on your feet.  Call our office today at 888-807-WORK (9675) for a free case consultation.