JENKINTOWN PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

At Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo, we take your workers’ compensation case personally!

If you have been injured at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. As long as the injury is work-related – including strains and sprains, bulging and herniated discs, fractures, repetitive stress injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome, occupational diseases, including exposure to chemicals, hearing loss, and even death – an injured employee is entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act requires employers to pay an injured worker’s lost wages and medical expenses for as long as you are unable to work.

What Should You Do If You Are Injured At Work?

If you suffer an on-the-job injury, you should report the injury to your employer immediately, even if you believe your injury is minor and regardless of whose fault the injury was. The Workers’ Compensation Act requires workers to report every injury to their employers within 21 days; if you do not report your injury within 120 days, you may lose your right to receive any benefits. It is also important to know that injured workers receive benefits regardless of fault. In addition, if another person or company other than a co-worker or your employer caused your injuries, you may also be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering. We can also represent you in that case.

Where Do I Go For Medical Care? Do I Have to See a Company Doctor?

You should go to the doctor as soon as possible after you are injured. In most cases, injured workers can go to any doctor or hospital they want, and are not required to receive medical care from a “company doctor.” If you are hurt, you are required to see a company doctor for 90 days from the first visit only if your employer: (1) has provided a list of at least six health care providers from which you can choose, (2) provides written notice of your rights to you, and (3) obtains, in writing, your acknowledgement that you have been informed of your rights. If your employer does not meet these requirements – and most do not – injured workers can receive treatment from the medical providers of their choice.

What If My Workers’ Compensation Benefits are Denied?

If your claim has been denied, or it is taking too long to receive your benefits, you should call Mednick, Mezyk and Kredo immediately. If your claim has been denied, it is up to the injured worker to file a Claim Petition in order to obtain workers’ compensation benefits. After a Claim Petition is filed, the case is assigned to a Workers’ Compensation Judge, and it may be necessary to present testimony from the injured worker and his or her physician. The Workers’ Compensation system is complicated. The employers and insurance companies always hire lawyers – and you should have one too. If you have been denied workers’ compensation benefits, you need the personal attention and commitment we offer at Mednick, Mezyk and Kredo.

When Should I Consult an Attorney?

As soon as possible. Even if you are already receiving workers’ compensation benefits, it is important to have an experienced attorney on your side, who knows the law and can make sure that you are receiving all the benefits that you are entitled to. You cannot rely on your employer or the insurance company to explain your rights to you, and employers and insurance companies often fail to give complete and accurate information to injured workers. Also, the company doctor or the insurance company may try to send you back to work too soon, or your employer may offer you a “light duty” position that is beyond your restrictions. You need to know your rights.

At Mednick, Mezyk and Kredo, we have extensive experience in handling all types of workers’ compensation matters. We will zealously and effectively fight the insurance companies with the knowledge, passion and commitment necessary to succeed.

Can I Receive A Lump Sum Settlement of My Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

In many cases, injured workers are eligible to receive a lump sum settlement of their workers’ compensation claims. The amount of a lump sum settlement is determined by the seriousness of the injured worker’s injuries and the amount of the injured worker’s earnings. At Mednick, Mezyk and Kredo, our goal is to always obtain the largest settlement possible for all of our clients.

Our workers’ compensation attorneys make sure that every person and family we represent receives our undivided attention, maximum effort and extraordinary service. To ensure that you are receiving all compensation benefits that you are entitled to, call Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo today to speak with one of our workers’ compensation lawyers.

At Mednick, Mezyk and Kredo, we welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your workers’ compensation case. Please give us a call at 215-545-1870 or fill out theContact Us form on this page for a free consultation.

We promise to take your case personally!