Medical Benefit Claims Lawyers in Media, PA

Sorting through complex rules and exceptions to secure workers’ compensation benefits is the last thing you must worry about when you have suffered an injury at work. For example, many are told that when they are injured on the job, they have 90 days to treat their injuries with the company doctor. In Pennsylvania, this is only true if the employer has provided a choice of at least six doctors and if you have signed documents regarding the “acknowledgment of rights and duties.”

The Schmidt, Kirifides, Rassias, & Rio attorneys urge you to secure legal advice before signing any documents following a workplace accident or injury. Remember, when you are being asked to sign papers about the accident, you and your employer are not necessarily on the same team. Some documents you sign might jeopardize or even eliminate your rights under the workers’ compensation law.

Workers’ Compensation Medical Benefits in Pennsylvania

Generally, when you are injured on the job, you can go to your doctor of choice for treatment. The state legislature lays out a fee schedule your employer must adhere to for payments for these treatments. If your employer or insurance company disputes your medical care, arguing that the treatment “was not reasonable, necessary or related to the work injury.” Your employer may file a formal objection to this treatment. This is true no matter where you live in Pennsylvania.

If your injury was caused by an incident or accident at work, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance carrier cannot simply refuse to pay. The insurance company must file a petition for a hearing before a workers’ compensation judge or a request for utilization review. A decision from the court or utilization review could seriously impact your right to past, present, and future medical treatment. You need the advice and representation of a Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorney with the knowledge and skill necessary to ensure the decision is issued in your favor. Once your claim is accepted, your Pennsylvania employer must cover all related medical expenses, including your hospital stays, surgeries or procedures, home nursing care, or modifications to your home necessary to keep you mobile and self-sufficient. You will not have to pay co-pays or deductibles.

Get the Medical Care You Need After a Work Injury

If you’ve been injured at work, contact our attorneys at the Schmidt, Kirifides, Rassias, & Rio law firm. With over 100 years of combined experience, we can help you with your claim. Call 610-892-9300 or go online to schedule your free consultation at our law offices conveniently located in Media and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.