Worker's Rights in Workplace Injury Claims

Whether you just started a job or have been in a role or employed with a company for many years, you have rights if you are injured while at work. Your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance should cover some of the costs of your damages. Though, getting that compensation may be much more difficult than it would appear. Your employer or their insurance may make it very hard for you to get the benefits you are entitled to. This can be an incredibly frustrating position to be in. 

With the help of an injury attorney, you can have your rights protected and improve your chances of obtaining the full amount of compensation you are owed. If you were hurt in a workplace accident, you could call an experienced Philadelphia personal injury attorney at Edelstein Martin & Nelson, LLP.

Understanding Worker’s Rights in Pennsylvania

It is imperative that you know your rights and assert them after a workplace injury accident in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania worker’s rights laws detail the following:

The Right to Benefits

You may have your medical expenses and a portion of your wages compensated by your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance if you were injured on the job or in the course of doing your job. You may also be able to file a personal injury claim for damages against your employer.

The Right to Negotiate Your Settlement

Depending on your circumstances, a lump sum settlement may be the right result of a workers’ compensation or personal injury claim, or obtaining ongoing benefits could be better. Your attorney can review your situation with you and provide advice on what may be the best option.

The Right to Choose Your Medical Provider

In most cases, it is possible for you to choose the doctor that you would like to be seen and treated by.

The Right to Fully Heal

If your injury keeps you away from your job, you have the right to take the time you need to heal. Your doctor has the ultimate say in your ability to go back to work and how much you can take on.

Being injured at work is far from an ideal situation, but if you are in this position, then you have rights as a worker in the Keystone State. After a workplace injury accident, you should immediately seek medical treatment. As soon as you can, you should inform your employer both orally and in writing about the incident. Last, to help you manage an injury claim for compensation, you should consult with an attorney.

Speak with an Attorney at Edelstein Martin & Nelson, LLP

There are several industries that report the highest rates of injury accidents each year in the U.S. Despite this, any job can pose a hazard that puts its employees in danger of harm. When you are injured at work, it is important to get the injury claims processes started sooner rather than later.

For more information about what to do after a workplace injury accident in Pennsylvania, you are welcome to meet with an attorney at Edelstein Martin & Nelson, LLP during a free consultation. Call today at (215) 731-9900.