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Injured at Work in Pennsylvania? Call Our Workers’ Compensation Lawyer in Harrisburg for Help
There are many causes of workplace injuries or illnesses. Sometimes they are caused by an employer’s negligence or even the injured workers’ mistakes. Other times a workplace injury or illness may be due to an unavoidable accident. Despite the many causes, Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation laws provide for a “no fault” benefits system. This means that injured workers do not need to establish liability or fault, but rather than the injuries or illnesses are work-related. Although the law streamlines the process for most injured workers, some injured workers may need to hire an experienced workers’ comp lawyer in Harrisburg to represent them.
This is because some employers and WC carriers may try to take advantage of you in order to save money on premiums or claims. Do not let this happen to you. Hire an experienced workers’ comp lawyer like one of ours who can help you give notice of your claim, file a formal claim with the WC carrier, represent you at a hearing, file an appeal, and seek your other legal remedies to ensure you recover the full WC benefits you may be entitled to under the law.
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Injured in a Workplace Accident? Call Our Experienced Workers’ Comp Lawyers in Harrisburg
All workplace injuries or illnesses need to be taken seriously. When employers and WC carriers do not take your claim seriously, call our workers’ compensation lawyers in Harrisburg, at Larry Pitt & Associates. We will fight to protect your rights under Pennsylvania law to ensure you recover the full and fair amount of compensation you deserve for your workers’ comp claim. If you or a loved one were seriously injured in a workplace accident or are suffering from a work-related illness, call (888)-PITT-LAW or (877) 748-8529 or send us a message on our easy-to-use contact us box available here to schedule your FREE consultation.
Who is Entitled to WC Benefits in Pennsylvania
Under Pennsylvania law, virtually any employee is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. This includes workers who are:
- First day of the job
- Last day of the job
- Part-time workers
- Full-time workers
- Seasonal workers
- Temporary workers
- Special help for the day, and
- Any other workers hired by an employer that are not independent contractors.
Can I Sue My Employer for a Workplace Accident?
No, not usually. This is because workers’ comp benefits are intended to be the “exclusive remedy” of an injured worker. That means that, in return for “no fault” benefits that are paid for by an employer, the injured worker agrees to not sue an employer.
However, there are instances where an employer may still be sued for a workplace accident. Some examples include the following:
- When an employer fails to carry WC insurance and is required to
- When an employer failed to submit your timely notice or claim
- In rare instances where an employer assigns workers to an inherently dangerous job or task that is almost guaranteed to result in serious disabling injury or death
- Where an employer intentionally harms a worker (i.e., assault), and
- Other causes that may be appropriate under Pennsylvania law.
Can I Sue a Third-Party for Injuries at Work?
Yes, in certain instances, you may be able to sue a third-party for your injuries at work. This includes where you are driving a company vehicle and a third-party runs a red light and collides with you. You may also be entitled to sue a defendant who is delivering a product to your warehouse and the product hurts you, or where an independent contractor causes a fire or explosion that harms you.
Third-party claims are different from workers’ compensation claims because they allow a victim to seek pain and suffering damages as well as full lost wages. This can often be worth more money than a WC claim. However, a victim will need to establish liability which can be tricky in certain instances.
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