JENKINTOWN PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

You never quite expect to be injured on the job, but when you are, you expect to be compensated. But, what happens if you aren’t actually covered by Pennsylvania workers’ compensation? It’s a scary proposition, and in these situations, knowledge is power. As Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys, we can help you understand when you should be covered by the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, and when you may not be.

Almost every Pennsylvania employee is covered under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, including:

• Seasonal workers
• Part-time employees
• Nonprofit organizations
• Unincorporated businesses
• Employers with only one employee

Similarly, some employees may be covered under other compensation laws. These employees include:

• Federal civilian employees
• Railroad workers
• Longshoremen
• Shipyard and harbor workers

Employees who may not be covered under workers’ compensation acts or laws include employees who work on a volunteer basis, agricultural laborers, casual employees, executive officers who elect to be exempted from the Act, and employees who have been granted a personal religious exemption from the Act. In the event your employer does not have coverage for workers’ compensation but should, you may receive benefits under the Uninsured Employee Guaranty Fund.

When in doubt, it’s best to turn to the expertise of an attorney who understands the nuances of the Workers’ Compensation Act. At Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo, we make it our business to help injured employees understand their rights and obtain the workers’ compensation benefits they need in order to pay for medical bills, ongoing treatment and lost wages. For a free consultation on your case, call us today at 888-807-WORK (9675).