Injured in a Workplace Accident or Due to a Work-related Illness? Call Our Workers’ Comp Lawyer in Doylestown, PA
Workplace accidents and work-related illnesses are one of the most common causes of personal injuries in the United States. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are roughly 2.7 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses each year. This is a staggering number. Many individuals who suffer from serious or catastrophic work injuries or illnesses may be out of work for a prolonged period of time, all while accumulating unexpected and sometimes debilitating expenses for medical bills, medication, physical therapy, medical equipment, and other unexpected costs. Call the experienced workers’ compensation lawyers in Doylestown, PA, at Saffren & Weinberg for help if this happens to you or a loved one.
Our workers’ compensation law firm is dedicated to representing victims and their families who have suffered personal injuries from work-related accidents or illnesses. Our compassionate and skilled team can help you through any stage of your application. Whether you are about to apply, have already applied, or if you were denied, call to schedule a FREE consultation with our experienced workers’ comp lawyers in Doylestown, PA, to learn how we can help you maximize your workers’ comp benefits.
What is Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania?
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault benefits program that is aimed at getting injured workers quick access to compensation for reimbursement of medical bills and lost wages. The program pays up to two-thirds (2/3s) of lost wages and all medically-necessary medical bills. There are other benefits to individuals who have a permanent disability or a scheduled loss of use due to their accident or illness.
While workers’ compensation benefits help individuals recover these economic losses from personal injuries due to an accident or illness, they do not allow an individual to recover compensation for pain and suffering. Injured workers cannot seek compensation for pain and suffering if they are injured by an employer, co-worker, or due to their own fault. This is because workers’ comp is an exclusive remedy, meaning that injured workers can only collect WC benefits and cannot sue an employer.
Exception to Exclusive Remedy
There are exceptions when an injured worker may be able to sue for pain and suffering in a workplace accident. The most common way is when a third party causes the accident while a worker is in the scope of the employer. The most common example is when a worker is on the clock or at work and is involved in a car accident with another vehicle driven by a member of the public—not a co-worker or employer. When this happens, an individual may be able to commence a car accident case against the negligent driver.
Were You Injured in a Workplace Accident or Due to a Work-Related Illness? Call Our WC Law Firm for Help
If you or a loved one have suffered serious personal injuries due to a workplace accident or due to a workplace injury, contact our workers’ compensation lawyers in Doylestown, PA, at Saffren & Weinberg to schedule a FREE consultation to learn more about how we can help you recover the maximum WC benefits you may be entitled to under the law. Schedule your FREE consultation, call us by dialing (215) 576-0100 or by using our “contact us” box to send us a message. Our compassionate team can help answer your questions and advise you of your rights and legal options, including if a third-party may have caused your injuries.