Workers' Compensation
Have you been injured on the job? Don't leave your future in the hands of an ordinary attorney or paralegal. Call the experts at 215-546-4208.
Other law firms will have you meet with paralegals instead of attorneys. At Adams Renzi Law, you will meet with the attorney personally who will handle your sensitive matter from start to settlement.
You may have received workers compensation payments already -- but don’t assume you are receiving all you are entitled to.
And, if your employer or its insurer does not deal with you fairly, the law says you may also be entitled to penalties, interest and/or attorney's fees.
To truly know what you should be receiving to compensate you for your injury, you should seek legal help.
At Adams Renzi, we are here to help. We are Philadelphia’s worker’s compensation lawyers. Call 215-546-4208 or fill out the form below to begin.
I was injured on the job, how come I am not receiving benefits?
If the insurance company has completed its investigation into your claim, there may be a number of reasons why you are not receiving benefits. The insurance company may deny your claim on the basis that you were not injured on the job, or that your injury was not disabling, among other reasons. If the insurance company denies your claim, you should consult an attorney who may be able to file a Claim Petition on your behalf with the Bureau of Workers' Compensation. This will initiate the process to obtain your benefits.
I am receiving workers' compensation benefits, and I received a Suspension/Termination Petition in the mail; what do I do?
Consult an attorney immediately. If you have received a Suspension/Termination Petition in the mail, the insurance company is attempting to stop or reduce your benefits. Shortly, you will get a notice of hearing in front of a Workers' Compensation Judge.
How will I hire an attorney if I have no money?
The law permits an attorney to charge a contingency fee. This means that if the attorney is successful in obtaining worker's compensation benefits for you, the attorney is entitled to a percentage of your benefits.
I was injured on the job, is it important for me to tell my supervisor?
Yes. If you are injured on the job, you should immediately tell your supervisor that you sustained a work-related injury. You should tell them how the accident happened and what part of your body was injured.
I was injured on the job and my employer wants me to go to the occupational health clinic. I have my own doctor and do not want to go there. Do I have to go?
The law states that your employer should post a list of panel physicians for employees who are injured on the job. If your employer posted a list of panel physicians, you have a choice to go to a physician on the list. If the employee wants the medical bills paid by the employer for the work-injury, they have to treat with the panel physician for ninety (90) days following the work injury. If you treat with your family doctor during the first ninety (90) days, the employer is not required to reimburse the doctor for the medical bills.
Some types of workers’ compensation injures are:
- Broken/fractured bones
- Back problems/pain
- Knee problems/injuries
- Grip loss
- Heart attacks
- Hypertension
- Wrist injuries including carpal tunnel syndrome
- Burns
- Shoulder pain
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Neck pain
- Headaches
- Scars from the neck up, even if surgical.
Our initial consultation is free and without obligation. Call 215-546-4208 or fill out the form below to begin.
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