JENKINTOWN PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

After a Philadelphia workplace injury, there are many things that you should do: receive medical care, follow company protocol (such as seeing a medical professional from the list of providers), as well as speaking with an attorney. As seasoned workers’ compensation attorneys in Philadelphia, we see our fair share of unexpected complications that arise from obtaining workers’ compensation benefits. Here, we’ll review a few key things NOT to do after a workplace injury in Philadelphia.

• Don’t… Sign paperwork you do not understand, or are told you must sign in order to receive benefits. Many times, you are not necessarily required to sign paperwork in order to receive benefits, and signing paperwork you don’t understand could lead to restriction or denial of workers’ compensation benefits. Seek out an attorney to help you understand forms, paperwork and the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation process.
• Limit… Your conversations about your claim with others. In some cases, especially if a company is disputing your claim, the information you share could be held against you. Limit your discussions about your claim to your medical treatment team, family, lawyer and, when appropriate, the workers’ compensation carrier. Your Pennsylvania worker’s compensation attorney can help clear up any confusion.
• Don’t… Assume your claim will be accepted. Sadly, injured workers cases are denied each day due to inaccuracies in their filing, missing medical information or missed paperwork and deadlines. To be sure that your claim has a better chance at success, contact an experienced workers’ compensation attorney.

The Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys at Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo are here to assist you in your time of need. Our friendly and compassionate legal staff will help you coordinate deadlines and important forms. Call us today at 888-807-WORK (9675) to schedule a free consultation to discuss your workers’ compensation case.