PENNSYLVANIA WORKERS COMPENSATION LAW: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Getting hurt at work can be stressful.  Having to deal with the Workers’ Compensation insurance carrier can be challenging and knowing your rights is important. Below are some of the frequently asked questions we encounter. CAN I SUE MY EMPLOYER? You cannot sue your employer, but you can seek Worker’s Compensation Benefits from them for any injury you received at your workplace, even if it was your fault. CAN I SUE ANYONE ELSE FOR MY INJURIES? YES! In many workplace injuries there was another party that was responsible for your injury. Common examples where someone else is responsible are:  a car accident, a defective product, or another contractor failed to do something or did something that caused your injury.  It’s important to have a lawyer evaluate your case to see if another party is responsible or partly responsible for your injury, HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO REPORT MY INJURY? You should report your injury immediately. However, the Workers’ Compensation Act Section 311 requires that notice of an injury be given within twenty-one (21) days after it occurs, or at the latest, within 120 days of the injury. WHAT TYPES OF DAMAGES DOES WORKERS COMPENSATION COVER? Workers’ Compensation covers the vast majority of injuries, even if you are at fault. Medical bills and