Workers’ Compensation Attorney

If you’ve been injured at work, it’s important to know about workers’ compensation insurance. In the state of Pennsylvania, as well as in other states, employers are required to provide workers’ compensation insurance to employees to cover the expenses of a work-related injury. This is applicable regardless of who may have been at fault, and it means that, in most cases, the employee waives the right to sue the employer. However, filing a workers’ compensation claim can become a complex and bureaucratic process. That’s why it helps to hire a Pennsylvania worker’s compensation attorney like Michael A. Snover Esq., Attorney at Law. With thirty years of experience in workers’ compensation cases, he and his professional staff can use their expertise and skill to get you the compensation you deserve.

What is Required of An Employer?

Employers in Pennsylvania are required to ensure their workers get compensation in case of a workplace injury. This type of compensation usually includes healthcare and treatment expenses like testing and doctor visits as well as surgery and hospitalization. The employer’s insurance also covers partial and total disability payments, depending on the type of injury. The employer can also require the employee to be examined by a doctor or health professional designated by the employer’s insurance company.
Employers should post notices that inform all employees of their legal rights under workers’ compensation and should also provide the appropriate forms to file a claim

What If the Claim is Denied?

If for some reason your workers’ compensation claim is denied or if you and your employer have some disagreement regarding the claim, you can file a petition to have the case heard by a workers’ compensation judge. For this hearing, having an experienced attorney is essential. This attorney can use his or her knowledge of the workers’ compensation laws to represent you before the judge and can help you file all required documents on time. Your employer’s insurance company will have its own attorneys and having a skilled attorney of your own will level the playing field and help you get the compensation you need and deserve.

Call to Schedule a Free Consultation with a Pennsylvania Worker’s Compensation Attorney Today

If you’ve been injured in a work-related accident, call to schedule a free consultation with a Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorney today. The process of filing a workers’ compensation claim can be complicated and intimidating, and you don’t need the challenge of dealing with the paperwork when you are trying to heal from an injury. The legal professionals at the law firm of Michael A. Snover, Esq. will use their experience and knowledge to file an effective workers’ compensation claim and to get you the compensation you deserve. We serve most counties in the eastern part of Pennsylvania, and if your case is elsewhere, I would be happy to get you to a proper attorney if distance is an issue. Check out our web page at snoverlaw.com or give us a call at 484-821-1005 and let our dedicated legal staff be your advocate during this tough time.