Workers’ Compensation Attorney for Chester, PA

If you were injured while working in Chester, you deserve experienced legal support from a team that knows the local workforce. At Schmidt, Kirifides, Rassias, and Rio, we help employees across Chester, including industrial workers near the Port of Chester and healthcare staff at Crozer Health, recover the benefits they need to move forward. Our workers’ compensation attorneys are committed to protecting injured employees throughout Delaware County. Contact our Chester workers’ compensation lawyers today for a free, no-obligation consultation.

An Overview of the Workers’ Comp System in Pennsylvania

All employees in Chester should have a general understanding of their rights and responsibilities under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act. It is an important law that can help to protect you if you are injured or made ill while on the job. Here is an overview of workers’ comp laws in Pennsylvania for employees:

• Virtually All Workers are Covered: The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act applies to nearly all employees, including full-time, part-time, and seasonal workers. Employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance or obtain self-insured status to meet their legal duties.
• No-Fault System: Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation system is structured as a no-fault system. Employees in Chester do not need to prove the employer’s negligence to receive benefits. Benefits may be available as the injury arose in the course and scope of employment.
• Reporting Requirement: Injured workers must notify their employer of the injury within 120 days, or they risk losing eligibility for benefits. To be eligible for full benefits, a work injury must be reported within 21 days.
• Workers’ Comp Benefits: Workers’ compensation benefits include coverage for all reasonable and necessary medical care, wage-loss benefits for temporary or permanent disability, and specific loss benefits for permanent injuries.
• A Right to Appeal: Unfortunately, some workers in Chester struggle to get their benefits. You have the right to appeal if your workers’ comp claim was denied. Our workers’ comp lawyers are ready to help.

How Our Chester Workers’ Comp Lawyers Can Help

Hurt on the job in Chester or elsewhere in Delaware County? You must have a top-tier attorney on your side. At Schmidt, Kirifides, Rassias, and Rio, we are proactive, solutions-focused, and committed to fighting for justice for injured workers. Our recent settlements tell the story. Among other things, our Chester workers’ comp attorney is ready to:

• Conduct a no-cost, comprehensive review of your workers’ comp case
• Investigate your work injury in Chester—gathering all relevant evidence
• Handle the workers’ comp claims paperwork and represent you in settlement
• Develop a personalized strategy driven to secure the best possible outcome

We Fight for Justice for Injured Workers in Chester

At Schmidt, Kirifides, Rassias, and Rio, our Chester workers’ comp lawyers are diligent, experienced advocates for workers and their families. If you or your loved one was injured or made ill at work, we have the expertise you can trust. Contact us today for a fully confidential, no-cost initial consultation. We represent injured workers in Chester and throughout Delaware County.