$765,000
Catastrophic Injury & C&R
Total Disability Lifetime Medical Care IRE Defense
Secured a $765,000 C&R settlement for a total disability claim, protecting lifetime wage-loss and medical benefits.
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ATTORNEYS SERVING DELAWARE COUNTY & SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA
Hurt at Work? Put One of Pennsylvania’s Leading Workers’ Compensation Firms in Your Corner.
Our focus is full compensation for every injured worker, with no exceptions.
Your paycheck. Your medical care. Your future. We fight for all three.
Certified Specialists. Direct attorney access. No fee unless we recover benefits or compensation for you.
Recognized by Peers, Clients, and Our Community
30+
Years representing injured workers
100+
Years of combined workers’ compensation experience
3
Certified specialists in workers’ comp
$100M+
Recovered in workers’ comp benefits
5,000+
Injured workers and their families helped
200+
Five-star client reviews
Fewer than 200 attorneys in Pennsylvania hold the Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist credential. SKRR has three, including every partner at our preeminent workers’ compensation law firm.
Experience matters. So does who handles your case.
From our office in Delco, Schmidt, Kirifides, Rassias & Rio represents injured workers throughout Delaware County, Philadelphia, and across Pennsylvania.
Our attorneys bring decades of workers’ compensation experience to the people who rely on us, without losing the personal attention that matters when you need legal help.
Your case stays with a partner.
When questions arise about your medical care, wage-loss checks, or ability to work, you can speak with an attorney who already knows your claim.
You aren't passed from one unfamiliar person to another or left explaining your situation all over again.
SELECTED WORKERS’ COMPENSATION RESULTS
Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Results
That Reflect What’s at Stake
A workers’ compensation case is never just about a number. It can determine whether an injured worker has the income, medical care, and financial security needed to move forward after an injury.
Over more than three decades, SKRR has recovered more than $100 million in workers’ compensation benefits for injured workers. These are a few representative results from that record.
$500,000
Chris Maragos
Former Philadelphia Eagles Player
Attorney Mark R. Schmidt represented Philadelphia Eagles player Chris Maragos in his workers’ compensation claim against the team.
Read Chris Maragos’ Case$450,000
Lumbar Fusion Surgery
Back Injury Wage-Loss Protection IME Defense
Secured $450,000 following spinal fusion surgery, defeating the insurer’s IME attempt to terminate benefits.
$400,000
Shoulder Reconstruction
Joint Injury Medical Coverage Light-Duty Defense
Secured $400,000 in wage-loss and medical coverage after the employer attempted a premature return-to-work order.
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$765,000 Catastrophic Injury & C&R
Total Disability Lifetime Medical Care IRE Defense
Secured a $765,000 C&R settlement for a total disability claim, protecting lifetime wage-loss and medical benefits.
$500,000 Chris MaragosFormer Philadelphia Eagles Player
Attorney Mark R. Schmidt represented Philadelphia Eagles player Chris Maragos in his workers’ compensation claim against the team.
Read Chris Maragos’ Case$450,000 Lumbar Fusion Surgery
Back Injury Wage-Loss Protection IME Defense
Secured $450,000 following spinal fusion surgery, defeating the insurer’s IME attempt to terminate benefits.
$400,000 Shoulder Reconstruction
Joint Injury Medical Coverage Light-Duty Defense
Secured $400,000 in wage-loss and medical coverage after the employer attempted a premature return-to-work order.
Why SKRR
The Workers’ Compensation Firm Other Lawyers Trust With Their Own Families
Schmidt, Kirifides, Rassias & Rio is one of Pennsylvania’s leading workers’ compensation firms for injured workers.
Our firm & experience
Founded in 1994 and based in Media, Delaware County, we represent injured workers throughout Delaware County, Philadelphia, Southeastern Pennsylvania, and across the Commonwealth.
Our attorneys bring more than 100 years of combined workers’ compensation experience representing injured workers.
Every workers’ compensation partner at SKRR is a Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist, and our firm has recovered more than $100 million in workers’ compensation benefits while helping more than 5,000 injured workers and their families.
“I am an attorney and Mark is the only one I will refer workers’ compensation cases to.”
Peer ReviewMeet your lawyers
Meet the Attorneys Who Will Actually Handle Your Case
At SKRR, the attorneys you see here are not just the faces of the firm. They are the lawyers who handle the cases.
About Mark
Mark R. Schmidt
Mark has represented injured workers for more than 30 years, handling claims through hearings, settlement, and appeals. Before that, he defended employers for an insurance company, giving him insight into how insurers evaluate and contest claims.
He has also suffered serious work injuries himself, so he understands the physical pain and financial strain his clients face.
Read Mark’s Full Biography
About Vasil
Vasil L. Kirifides
Vasil has represented injured workers in Pennsylvania for more than three decades. He handles disputed claims, medical treatment issues, wage-loss benefits, and settlements.
His successful appeals before the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board and Commonwealth Court have produced precedent-setting decisions still relied on by attorneys and courts across Pennsylvania.
Read Vasil’s Full Biography
About Anna
Anna V. Rio
Anna has practiced workers’ compensation law exclusively for more than three decades. She represents injured workers in medical treatment disputes, wage-loss claims, hearings, settlements, and appeals.
She has won a precedent-setting case in Commonwealth Court and served as Co-Chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Executive Committee.
Read Anna’s Full Biography
About George
George G. Rassias
George handles third-party personal injury claims arising from work injuries, alongside the firm’s workers’ compensation practice. His cases include construction accidents, vehicle crashes, unsafe property, and defective equipment.
He has obtained seven-figure verdicts and argued before state and federal appellate courts. His appellate advocacy earned the George F. Douglas Amicus Curiae Award.
Read George’s Full BiographyReal Client Experiences
What Injured Workers Say About Working With SKRR
More than 200 five-star reviews across Google and leading legal platforms reflect what matters most: direct access to your lawyer, clear answers, steady guidance, and knowing your case matters.
“Calls are always answered and you work with the same attorney the whole time not like 10 different people who dont even know you or your case.”
Ken
Google
“Mark always returned my calls and emails, kept me updated without me having to chase him, and made a really stressful situation feel manageable.”
James
Google
“They were always there whenever I called and guided me through the entire workers comp process from start to finish. The entire staff is incredibly supportive, knowledgeable, and helpful. I really believe they got me the largest settlement I could have gotten for my work injury.”
Lando
Google
“I found them through the Delaware County Bar Association referral service, and they did not disappoint!!”
After a Work Injury
What Happens Next in a Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Claim
Knowing what happens next can help you avoid mistakes and recognize problems early.
Why these first steps matter
A workers’ compensation claim starts moving almost immediately after an injury is reported. While you are trying to get treatment and figure out whether you can work, your employer and its insurance company are already gathering information and deciding what they will accept.
Choose a step. See what to do and what to expect.
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Report the injury
Tell your employer about the injury as soon as possible.
Your move
Tell your employer about the injury as soon as possible. Be accurate about when, where, and how it happened, and make sure you identify every part of your body that was hurt.
What happens next
Your employer reports the injury to its workers’ compensation insurer, and the claim process begins.
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Get medical care
Follow treatment recommendations and track your work restrictions.
Get Medical Care and Follow Your Restrictions
Your move
Explain clearly how the injury happened, follow your doctor’s treatment recommendations, and keep track of any restrictions on lifting, standing, driving, or other work activities.
What happens next
The insurer begins reviewing the medical evidence, how the injury occurred, and whether your condition is related to your job.
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Know what was accepted
Check the injury, wages, and benefits listed in your paperwork.
Find Out What the Insurance Company Actually Accepted
Your move
Read the paperwork you receive. Make sure the injury being recognized is accurate, your wage information is correct, and you understand whether benefits have actually been accepted.
What happens next
The insurer may accept the claim, temporarily pay benefits while it continues investigating, or deny responsibility.
An accepted claim can still have problems later. The insurer may accept only part of the injury, dispute treatment, calculate your wages incorrectly, or challenge your ability to remain out of work.
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Protect your benefits
Watch for changes to your checks, treatment, or ability to work.
Protect Your Paycheck, Treatment, and Work Restrictions
Your move
Pay attention when something changes: checks stopping or being reduced, surgery/treatment delayed, an IME scheduled, modified duty offered, pressure to return, or paperwork seeking to change/suspend/terminate benefits.
What happens next
The insurance company may obtain its own medical opinions, investigate your work capacity, offer modified employment, or file petitions affecting your benefits.
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Hearings or settlement
Understand the hearing process and your rights before a settlement.
Litigation or Settlement, If Necessary
Your move
If the insurer disputes your claim or benefits, your case may require medical evidence, testimony, and hearings before a Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Judge. If a settlement is offered, make sure you understand what wage-loss and medical rights you may be giving up before you agree.
What happens next
The case may proceed through hearings and a judge’s decision, resolve through a negotiated settlement, or continue with benefits in place depending on the circumstances.
PENNSYLVANIA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFITS
What Benefits Are Available Under Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation?
A work injury can threaten more than your health. It can affect your paycheck, your ability to work, the treatment you need, and your family’s financial security.
Pennsylvania workers’ compensation may provide several different types of benefits depending on the injury and how it affects your life.
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Medical Treatment
Medical Treatment
Workers’ compensation can pay for reasonable and necessary medical care related to a work injury, including doctor visits, specialist care, surgery, therapy, medication, hospital treatment, and medical equipment.
Learn about workers’ compensation medical benefits
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Wage-Loss Benefits
Wage-Loss Benefits
If your injury prevents you from working or causes you to earn less than you did before the injury, you may be entitled to wage-loss benefits that replace part of your lost income.
Learn about wage-loss benefits
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Specific-Loss Benefits
Specific-Loss Benefits
Pennsylvania law provides additional compensation for certain permanent losses, including the loss or permanent loss of use of particular body parts, as well as qualifying loss of hearing or vision.
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Disfigurement Benefits
Disfigurement Benefits
Compensation may also be available for serious, permanent disfigurement of the head, face, or neck caused by a work injury.
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Death Benefits
Death Benefits
When a work-related injury or occupational disease results in death, qualifying family members may be entitled to workers’ compensation death benefits and certain related expenses.
Not Sure Which Benefits Apply to Your Claim?
The benefits available in a Pennsylvania workers’ compensation case depend on the injury, your ability to work, your medical condition, and what the insurance company has accepted or disputed.
You do not have to figure that out on your own.
Our attorneys can review what is happening with your claim, explain which benefits may apply, and identify problems that could affect your medical care or income.
Explore the Complete Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Benefits GuidePENNSYLVANIA WORK INJURIES & CLAIMS
Work Injuries Our Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Handle
Your injury doesn’t have to be listed here.
Our workers’ compensation lawyers handle sudden work injuries, injuries that develop over time, aggravated pre-existing conditions, and recurring injuries.
Examples include back and neck injuries, shoulder and knee injuries, fractures, head injuries, and repetitive-use or occupational conditions.
We also handle claims involving surgery, extended medical treatment, significant time away from work, and permanent or long-term restrictions.
Explore Work Injury ClaimsLOCAL ROOTS. STATEWIDE EXPERIENCE.
Rooted in Delaware County. Respected Across Pennsylvania.
Delaware County is home. From our office in Media, Pennsylvania, we have helped injured workers and their families for more than 30 years. Our experience throughout Pennsylvania strengthens the workers’ compensation representation we provide right here in Delaware County.
Delaware County
For more than 30 years, Delaware County has been at the heart of our workers’ compensation practice. From our office in Media, we serve injured workers and their families in every city, borough, and township in the county.
Mark R. Schmidt has held leadership in the Delaware County Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Committee.
The Delaware County Daily Times has repeatedly recognized SKRR among the area’s leading workers’ compensation firms.
Delaware County Workers’ Compensation LawyersPhiladelphia
SKRR has been a staple in Philadelphia courtrooms for decades, representing injured workers throughout the city.
Anna V. Rio previously served as Co-Chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Executive Committee.
Mark R. Schmidt was named to the Philadelphia Top 100 Super Lawyers list.
Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation LawyersSoutheastern Pennsylvania
For more than 30 years, our firm has represented injured workers throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania, including Delaware County, Philadelphia County, Chester County, Montgomery County, and Bucks County.
We have helped injured workers from Allentown to West Chester, and in communities across Southeastern Pennsylvania.
We bring the same preparation, specialization, and direct attorney involvement to workers’ compensation claims throughout the region.
Across Pennsylvania
You Don’t Have to Live Near Media to Have SKRR in Your Corner
Where you live should not determine the quality of lawyer you can hire.
From our Delaware County home in Media, we have represented injured workers from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh and everywhere in between, including clients who live hours from our office.
If SKRR is the right firm for your case, you do not need to live nearby or spend your case driving back and forth to Media to work with us.
Pennsylvania Workers’ CompensationPENNSYLVANIA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FAQ
Questions Injured Workers Ask Before Calling a Lawyer
You do not need to understand Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law before you call us. These are some of the questions injured workers ask most often when they are trying to decide what to do next.
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Possibly. An accepted claim can still develop problems with your injury description, wage-loss checks, medical treatment, work restrictions, an IME, or a return-to-work request.
You do not have to wait for a denial or a hearing to ask whether your claim is being handled correctly.
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You can call as soon as the injury begins affecting your medical care, ability to work, paycheck, or future.
Early decisions about reporting the injury, treatment, restrictions, and returning to work can affect the claim long before litigation begins.
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Do not assume the change is correct. The reason and the paperwork matter, particularly if the insurer is trying to suspend, modify, or terminate benefits.
Getting the situation reviewed promptly can help protect your wage-loss benefits.
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Workers’ compensation can cover reasonable medical treatment related to a work injury.
If surgery, specialist care, therapy, medication, or other treatment is being questioned or delayed, we can review what the insurer is doing and what options may be available.
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An IME opinion can become important evidence in a dispute over your ability to work or your benefits. Do not assume that one insurance-company examination decides your case.
Talk with an attorney before making decisions about returning to work or responding to paperwork affecting your benefits.
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That depends on your future wage-loss exposure, medical needs, restrictions, litigation risk, and exactly what rights the agreement would end.
A settlement may be appropriate, but you should understand what you are giving up before you sign anything.
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Look for an attorney who regularly handles Pennsylvania workers’ compensation claims, understands medical and wage-loss disputes, has experience before Workers’ Compensation Judges, and will remain personally involved in your case.
Ask who will actually handle your claim, how easily you can reach that lawyer, and whether workers’ compensation is a significant part of the firm’s practice.
CHOOSING A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAWYER
What Should You Expect From a Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
What to ask before you hire a lawyer
If you are comparing workers’ compensation attorneys or looking for a work injury lawyer in Delaware County, ask more than how long the firm has been in business.
- Who will actually handle your case?
- Is workers’ compensation a focus of their practice?
- How will they protect your medical care and wage-loss benefits?
- Are they prepared to take the case as far as necessary?
At SKRR, representation means more than filing paperwork or showing up when a hearing is scheduled.
Your attorney stays involved, knows what is happening with your claim, and helps you make decisions before small problems become bigger ones.
THE SKRR DIFFERENCE
The SKRR Standard of Representation
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Direct Access to the Attorney Handling Your Case
Your workers’ compensation claim stays with the attorney responsible for it. When questions come up about your treatment, checks, restrictions, an IME, returning to work, or a change in your claim, you can call or text the lawyer who already knows your case.
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Help Getting the Medical Care You Need
The medical care you receive can affect both your recovery and your workers’ compensation claim. We help address treatment delays and insurance disputes and, when appropriate, help you get to the right doctor, specialist, surgeon, diagnostic testing, or therapy for your injury.
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A Case Built Before the Fight Starts
Strong cases are built early. We develop the medical records, wage information, diagnostic studies, witness testimony, employer records, and other evidence needed to accurately document your injury, your restrictions, and the effect the injury has had on your ability to work.
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Protection When the Insurance Company Pushes Back
If your wage-loss checks stop or change, medical treatment is delayed, an IME doctor says you can return to work, modified duty is offered outside your restrictions, or the insurer files a petition affecting your benefits, we respond and protect your position.
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Representation From the Claim Through Hearings, Settlement, and Beyond
Our attorneys handle Pennsylvania workers’ compensation cases through petitions, hearings before Workers’ Compensation Judges, medical testimony, negotiations, settlement, and appeals when necessary. You do not have to find a different lawyer every time your case reaches a new stage.
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Careful Advice Before You Settle
A workers’ compensation settlement can permanently end important wage-loss and medical rights. Before you sign anything, we help you understand what you would be giving up, what future treatment may cost, how your restrictions could affect your ability to work, and whether the settlement makes sense for your future.
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No Attorney Fee Unless We Recover for You
Your initial consultation is free. There is no attorney fee unless we recover benefits or compensation for you, subject to Pennsylvania law and approval.
READY TO TALK ABOUT YOUR CLAIM?
Tell Us What Happened. We’ll Help You Understand What Comes Next.
You do not need to know the legal name for the problem before you call. Tell us how you were injured, what your doctors are saying, whether you are working, what benefits you are receiving, and what the insurance company has done.
An experienced SKRR attorney can review your situation, identify issues that may affect your medical care or income, and explain the next steps available under Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law.