Workers Compensation Attorney in Philadelphia, PA

Nearly every Pennsylvania employer is required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. In Pennsylvania, workers’ comp is mandatory for all businesses that have one more employee on their current payroll. There are various exceptions to this rule, but most employees in Philadelphia should be covered if they are injured on the job.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there are approximately 2.8 million total non-fatal work injuries or illnesses reported each year across the country. Workplace injuries are generally fairly minor and result in only a day or two of work missed. However, there are times when a work injury is more serious and may require extensive medical care and an extended leave of absence.

At Solomon, Sherman & Gabay, our workers’ compensation attorneys in Philadelphia regularly help clients who have sustained the following:

• Severe sprains and strains
• Broken and dislocated bones
• Traumatic brain injuries or concussions
• Spinal cord trauma or other neck and back injuries
• Internal organ damage or internal bleeding
• Lacerations or puncture wounds
• Amputations or crush injuries

Our attorneys also help clients who have sustained work injuries that take longer periods of time to manifest. This includes repetitive motion injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome as well as other occupational illnesses, including respiratory diseases, cancers, cardiovascular illnesses, hearing and vision loss, and more.

There are various reasons why a Philadelphia workers’ compensation claim may be denied. Please understand that insurance carriers and employers often push back against work injury claims in an effort to save money. Some of the most common reasons for denials include claims that:

• The injury did not happen at work
• The worker did not notify within the required time
• The worker was intoxicated alcohol drugs at the time of injury
• The worker was horse playing at the time of the incident
• The worker was not treated by an approved medical provider
• The worker did not receive medical treatment at all for the injury
• The injury was caused by a pre-existing condition

If you or somebody you care about has sustained an on the job injury in Philadelphia, you deserve to be compensated. At Solomon, Sherman & Gabay, our team is here to help if your employer or workers’ compensation insurer has delayed or denied your claim. Our goal is to investigate the incident so we can secure the compensation you need, which can include:

• Coverage of your medical bills caused by the injury
• Lost wages if you cannot work while you recover
• Temporary disability benefits
• Permanent disability benefits

If you need a Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation of your case by clicking here or calling 215-665-1100.