Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation: Claims, Benefits & Deadlines
Hurt at work? The workers’ compensation system should cover your wage loss and medical bills—but insurers fight to pay less, deny claims, or limit what’s accepted.
Our Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialists explain how claims and benefits work, what deadlines matter, and how we protect your case from day one.
What workers’ comp can cover
- Wage loss benefits if you can’t work or must work for less pay
- Medical treatment related to the accepted work injury
- Specific loss/disfigurement benefits in qualifying cases
- Fatal claim benefits for eligible dependents
How we help (and where most cases go wrong)
- File/guide your claim and fix bad forms (wrong injury description, wrong average weekly wage)
- Fight denials and cut-offs (termination, suspension, modification)
- Challenge IREs and defense exams that try to limit benefits
- Negotiate settlements when it’s in your best interest—and on your terms
Quick answers? See our Workers’ Compensation FAQ for clear explanations of wage rates, denials, IREs, settlements, and more.
Deadlines you can’t miss
- Report the injury to a supervisor ASAP. If you wait more than 21 days, you may be denied benefits prior to the date proper notice is given.
- Absolute notice deadline: 120 days. Miss it and benefits may be barred.
- Keep all paperwork. Small errors in the injury description or wage calculation can cost you thousands later.
Common Types of Workplace Accidents
Slips, trips, and falls in the workplace are the leading cause of job-related injuries. Injuries are common when lifting and carrying items such as store merchandise, warehouse goods, construction materials, and healthcare patients. Work-related trucking and car accidents round out the top causes of accidents.
Top 10 Types of Workplace Accidents
Burns: Toxic chemicals, electrical components, welding equipment, open flames, and hot machinery cause significant and serious injuries.
Commercial Drivers: Truck drivers, delivery personnel, bus operators, and railroad workers are at risk of serious accidents.
Construction: Scaffolding falls, defective equipment, and heavy lifting injuries are common.
Electrocution: Live wires, shocks, and unsafe worksites can cause burns and fatalities.
Falls: Falls from ladders, roofs, or uneven surfaces cause broken bones, spinal injuries, and paralysis.
Fatalities: Deadly workplace accidents still happen each year, despite safety rules.
Healthcare: Nurses and aides often suffer lifting injuries, infections, and slip-and-falls.
Manufacturing: Dangerous machinery causes crush injuries and amputations.
Office workers: Repetitive stress, lifting, and even workplace violence can cause injuries.
Toxic Exposure: Chemicals and fumes cause burns, lung damage, and long-term illness.
Safety Laws and Enforcement
OSHA and the U.S. Department of Labor enforce safety regulations to protect workers. Employers must provide safe workplaces, training, and protective equipment. Inspections, fines, and penalties are tools to prevent serious or fatal accidents. When accidents happen, Pennsylvania workers’ comp benefits provide medical and wage protections.
Types of Workplace Injuries We Handle
- Neck and lower back spinal injuries
- Herniated discs and nerve damage
- Shoulder, knee, and joint injuries
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Crush injuries and amputations
- Concussions and traumatic brain injuries
- Foot and ankle injuries
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Facial disfigurement and surgical scars
- Aggravation of pre-existing conditions
- Heart attack and cardiovascular conditions
- Asthma and respiratory disorders
- Loss of hearing or vision
- Psychological claims (depression, anxiety, PTSD)
- Fatal claims
Contact Us
Call 610-892-9300 or complete the online form to speak with an attorney who can help you. Every injured worker deserves an advocate — we’ll fight for you, no matter the size of your claim. Free consultations, no fee unless we win.