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Philadelphia Workers’ Comp Lawyers:
Helping You Win Big

If you’ve been hurt on the job and are currently facing hurdle after hurdle getting your worker’s compensation claim approved, you need legal representation that will Win Big. Win Big is your Philadelphia, Pennsylvania workers compensation law firm.

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We help hardworking Philadelphians get their due compensation when they’ve been injured on the job. Our personal injury law firm and our team of Philadelphia workers compensation lawyers fight hard to secure benefits for injured workers including:

  • Helping you obtain workers compensation benefits
  • Helping you obtain wage replacement benefits
  • Helping you receive necessary medical treatment
  • Helping you obtain monetary compensation for your permanent injuries

Workers Compensation Lawyers Ready to Win Big for You in Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphians who are injured on the job or develop an illness due to workplace conditions may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits under Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law. Win Big Law’s experienced personal injury attorneys help our clients navigate the tricky and unnecessarily convoluted process of securing workers compensation benefits.

When you partner with Win Big Law, we work on overdrive to ensure you stand the best chance of getting compensation for medical bills or necessary medical treatment, obtaining disability benefits, and receiving the financial compensation you deserve.

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Why Workers’ Comp Claims Require Representation

There are many administrative and logistical hurdles your claim needs to clear for you to receive the benefits you are owed as a result of a work-related injury. And the more complicated the illness or injury, the more difficult the filing process becomes. 

The legal team at Win Big Law recommends seeking workers compensation counsel from experienced workers’ compensation attorneys with a proven track record. Trust us to be your hardworking advocate and knowledgeable workers compensation legal resource in the Philadelphia area.

Trust us to Win Big and secure proper compensation and maximum benefits. 

Contact us today to learn more about our workers compensation services and Win Big!

What Injuries Have You Suffered On the Job in Philadelphia?

Various types of work-related injuries and illnesses are covered under Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation laws. If your injury or illness developed under the course of your employment, you may have a compensable claim. Specifically, according to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, you have a compensable claim if your injury is related to your employment.

Musculoskeletal injuries

Musculoskeletal Injuries

Any injury that damages the tendons, bones, muscles, ligaments, or nerves is a musculoskeletal injury. These injuries are associated with debilitating pain and result in limited use while the injury heals. Sometimes the damage is permanent, resulting in limited function and/or nerve damage. 

These types of physical injuries make up 40% of all reported work-related injuries in Pennsylvania. Heavy lifting, manual labor, and repetitive motions can all cause musculoskeletal injuries. Common musculoskeletal injuries include:

  • Strains
  • Sprains
  • Fractures
  • Back Injuries
  • Shoulder Injuries
  • Neck Injuries
  • Repetitive Use Injuries  

Musculoskeletal injuries can negatively impact Philadelphia Penn workers’ ability to perform necessary job duties, and, if left unaddressed, workplace accidents can cause serious pain, damage, and financial loss for the employee.

Traumatic injuries

Traumatic Injuries

Traumatic injuries are sudden and severe physical injuries that require immediate medical attention. These injuries are often life-altering and can result in permanent disability.

Often the result of workplace accidents, falls, or dangerous work conditions, traumatic injuries account for 30% of all workplace injuries.

Traumatic injuries include:

  • Broken Bones
  • Traumatic Head Injury
  • Severe Lacerations
  • Accidental Limb Amputations
  • Loss of Fingers or Toes
  • Loss of an Eye
  • Heat Burns or Chemical Burns
Occupational illnesses

Illnesses or Diseases

Illness or diseases that develop over time due to workplace conditions are called occupational illnesses. The Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Act covers many occupational diseases. In fact, PA workers compensation law assumes that any illness or disease that develops in someone who worked at a job where there were occupational hazards is a work-related illness.

Occupational illnesses include:

  • Various Cancers
  • Asbestosis
  • COPD
  • Tuberculosis
  • Other Respiratory Illnesses
Mental health conditions

Emotional Trauma

Pennsylvania workers compensation law also protects employees who suffer emotional trauma, such as stress or anxiety, or a combination of emotional and physical trauma in the workplace. Pennsylvania workers can file three different types of mental health-related workers compensation claims:

  • A physical/mental claim – an employee must prove a bodily injury resulted in them suffering a mental health condition.
  • A mental/physical claim – an employee must prove an external mental health stressor caused them to develop a physical injury.
  • A mental/mental claim– an employee must prove a traumatic event or a continuous mental health stressor caused them to develop a debilitating psychological injury or condition.

You Want (to) Win Big in Philadelphia, PA

The average workers compensation attorney is either unwilling to take on challenging cases or he or she seeks suboptimal compensation to get a quick payout. The workers compensation attorneys at Win Big find these types of behaviors detestable. 

Our workers compensation fight tooth and nail on behalf of our clients, and we won’t stop fighting until every legal option is exhausted. It’s in our nature to keep fighting and helping clients.

It’s in our name to Win Big.

Experience, Experience, Experience!

We don’t just talk a big talk. We walk a big game. Over many years and numerous cases, our experienced Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys have honed the aggressive litigation style our firm is famous for. 

Our workers compensation attorneys win big because we fight hard on behalf of our clients. 

Philadelphia, PA Lawyers Committed to You

Our attorneys are also known for their steadfast commitment to their clients. Every worker’s compensation case is different because each and every Philadelphian’s story and life circumstances are different. 

Our attorneys make it their mission to know their clients. We see the people behind their workers compensation claim, and we know that to Win Big, you need a big heart.

Call Frank or Marisa to Discuss Your Case Today

If you suffered a workplace injury or developed a job-related illness, get the legal representation you deserve immediately. We represent injured workers throughout southeastern Pennsylvania.

Contact us today to learn more about our services.

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When Workers’ Compensation Benefits End

Depending on the facts of your case and the extent of your injury, your workers’ compensation benefits may end. This may happen because you have reached maximum medical improvement and you are able to return to work. If you believe your employer’s decision to end your workers’ compensation is unjust, you have the right to contest their decision.

Termination of Workers' Comp Benefits

If your employer or their insurance company believes you are no longer entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, they can move to have your benefits terminated by filing a petition with the Workers’ Compensation Bureau. Workers’ compensation insurance companies often move to terminate benefits for a variety of reasons including:

  • An employee being convicted of a crime
  • An employee ignoring requests to undergo medical examinations
  • An employee who ignores medical advice
  • The 500 week partial disability time period ends
  • An employee fully settles their workers’ compensation claim

Modification of Workers Comp Benefits

Unlike terminating benefits, a modification means an insurance company is seeking to reduce or change an employee’s workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation insurance companies usually seek modifications because they have a doctor’s stating an employee is able to return to work at a light duty capacity. Alternatively, a modification may seek to reduce or change an employee’s medical treatment.

Warning Signs of Petition for Modification or Termination

If you are receiving workers’ compensation benefits, it is important to be aware of certain warning signs indicating your employer or their insurance company is seeking to modify or terminate your benefits. These signs could include requests for medical records, surveillance, or requests for you to attend an independent medical examination. Another sign is if your employer orders you to undergo an evaluation by a vocational rehabilitation counselor.

Suspension of Benefits

Your employer’s or their workers’ compensation insurance company can move to suspend your benefits if they have evidence showing you have failed to attend medical treatment or ignored your doctor’s medical directives. Additionally, your benefits could be suspended if your employer has an alternative job which pays the same amount of money as your prior position. Under Pennsylvania law, your employer or their workers’ compensation insurance company must prove you intentionally failed to attend medical appointments.

Reinstatement of Work Injury Benefits

If your workers’ compensation benefits have been suspended or terminated, it may be possible to have them reinstated. In order to have your workers’ compensation benefits reinstated after they are terminated, Pennsylvania law requires you to file a petition within three years and satisfy the heavy burden of proving your disability increased or recurred, and affected your physical condition. If your workers’ compensation benefits were suspended, you must file a petition for reinstatement within 10 years of the last date you received benefit

How to Win Big

So, how do you Win Big? First things first, do not speak to your employer’s insurance company. They are trying to manipulate you to protect their bottom line, and they certainly aren’t fighting on your behalf.  

Follow these steps to give yourself the best shot at winning big— 

File A Claim

You’ll first need to file a LIBC-500 form which starts the workers compensation process. After this, you need to file your claim. You have a limited amount of time to file your workers’ compensation claim in Pennsylvania. Under Pennsylvania law, you’ll need to notify your employer within 120 days of your injury (or within 21 days of your injury to receive retroactive benefits).

Collect All Information Regarding Your Claim

This step is crucial. The more documentation and information you can gather regarding the incident and its medical aftermath, the stronger your claim will be. Gather everything from witness accounts and injury scene photographs to medical records and pay stubs that prove lost wages. An experienced workers’ compensation attorney can help you figure out all the data you’ll need for a successful claim. 

Take Meds and See Your Doctor

Under PA law, your employer can have you see a doctor of their choosing. However, you can also see your own doctor after 90 days. Make sure you also see a doctor of your choice if you feel your employer’s recommendation was biased. Be sure to follow the doctor’s directions completely. Failure to listen to doctor recommendations may weaken your claim.  

Contact Win Big to Start Developing Your Claim in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ready to partner with a workers compensation lawyer who will never back down from a fight? We’ll always stand strong in your corner and won’t stop fighting until every legal option is exhausted. We Win Big for our clients.

FAQs About Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Claims in Philadelphia, PA

Here are some frequently asked questions our clients often raise.

Employers and insurance companies may deny claims for several reasons. They frequently argue that workplace injuries did not occur while in the course of their employment, were not work-related, or that they resulted from employee misconduct. 

It’s your employer’s insurance company’s job to deny your claim. It’s our job to prevent them. An experienced workers’ compensation lawyer knows all the tricks insurance companies pull to prevent paying out due compensation. If your claim was denied, it isn’t the end. Rather, it’s the beginning. 

The length of time workers compensation benefits are paid out depends on the specific circumstances of your case and injury. If you are unable to work and rated as temporarily totally disabled, you can collect benefits, such as recuperating lost wages, for 104 weeks under Pennsylvania Law before your employer can request an Impairment Rating Evaluation to determine if you remain disabled. 

If you are rated as permanently partially disabled, you can collect benefits for up to 500 weeks under Pennsylvania Law.

We Serve All of Eastern Pennsylvania

Our office is located in Richboro, but we litigate workers’ compensation claims and personal injury cases for people from all locations in southeastern Pennsylvania including:

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Let Marisa and Frank Win Big for You

At Win Big Law, you can trust that you are in good hands with our team of experienced Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys. Marisa and Frank are experienced litigators who founded Win Big Law in order to protect injured victims. Let us fight for you and help you win big.

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