12 Shocking Workplace Injury Statistics You Can’t Ignore
Workplace injuries can disrupt your life in an instant, whether you’re suffering from a back injury after lifting heavy equipment
Workers' Compensation Lawyers in Abington, PA
Injured at work? Get guidance that protects what matters next
Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation Act requires employers to carry insurance that pays benefits to employees hurt on the job, no fault required. If you were injured at work in Abington, the team at Win Big Law can help you secure medical care, wage replacement, and the other benefits the law provides.
Hurt on the Job in Abington? Don't Take Less Than the Law Allows
A serious work injury can take your paycheck, your medical care, and your peace of mind in the same week. Injured workers in Pennsylvania can claim medical treatment, wage loss benefits, specific loss compensation, and death benefits for surviving families, but most adjusters will not volunteer the full value. Win Big Law represents injured workers across Abington Township and the surrounding Montgomery County area, pushing back when insurance carriers minimize a claim, deny treatment, or terminate benefits prematurely
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Why Work Injuries Are Common Around Abington
Abington Township sits in one of Pennsylvania’s busiest workers’ compensation jurisdictions. Montgomery County logged 6,487 work injury claims in 2021, putting it in the state’s top five. The pattern reflects who works here: nurses, technicians, and support staff at Abington Hospital – Jefferson Health, retail and service workers along the Old York Road corridor, warehouse and delivery crews near Willow Grove, and construction workers active across Roslyn, Ardsley, and Meadowbrook all face real risk of falls, overexertion, and on-the-job vehicle injuries.
What Workers' Compensation Provides
Pennsylvania workers’ comp provides several distinct categories of benefits, each with its own rules and limits.
The Most Common Workplace Injuries
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor, the leading causes of workplace injury in 2021 included overexertion, physical impacts, falls, motor vehicle accidents, and crush accidents. These causes lead to a range of work injuries, from soft-tissue strains to traumatic events.
Occupational Illnesses
Pennsylvania workers’ comp covers occupational diseases, not just one-time injuries. If you work in an industry with a known occupational hazard, your illness is presumed to be work-related, which can simplify proving the claim.
Mental Health & Psychological Trauma
Pennsylvania recognizes psychological injuries from work, but the rules are strict. You may qualify if a physical injury caused a psychological condition, if workplace mental stress caused a physical condition like a heart attack or stroke, or if an abnormal workplace event caused a psychological disorder. The bar for that last category is high.
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The Team On Your Side After a Workplace Injury
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Frank Udinson
- Former Assistant District Attorney in Philadelphia
- Magna cum laude law graduate
- Accredited VA attorney (since 2013)
- Recovered over $1 million in veteran benefits
Marisa Hill
- Former defense attorney for employers and insurers
- Health Care Law concentration from Drexel University
- Brings nearly a decade of defense-side experience to help injured workers today
What to Do After a Work Injury
Evidence and witnesses are most accessible right after an accident. As soon as you can, seek medical treatment, give your employer notice of the accident and your injuries, photograph the area where it happened, identify any witnesses and get their contact information, avoid talking with the insurance carrier, and consult a workers’ comp attorney.
Report Your Injury To Your Employer
Pennsylvania law requires you to give your employer notice of a work injury within 120 days. Miss that window and your claim is barred. The sooner you report, the easier it is to prove the injury happened on the job.
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File a LIBC-100
Once your injury is reported, a LIBC-100 claim form should be filed with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers' Compensation. Your employer is required to post the workers' comp information bulletin at your workplace, which includes the carrier's contact information.
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Consult Your Doctor
Get medical attention right away. For the first 90 days, you must treat with a provider on your employer's posted panel. After that, you can switch to your own physician. If you do not have one, we can connect you with a doctor who handles work injury cases.
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Don't Sign Anything Without a Lawyer
Before you sign or settle anything with the insurance carrier, talk to a workers' comp attorney about what you might be giving up.
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Questions Injured Workers in Abington Ask Us Most
Can my employer fire me for filing a workers' comp claim in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania law prohibits employers from firing you in retaliation for filing a workers’ compensation claim. If you are terminated or your job is eliminated after you file, you may have a separate wrongful termination claim. Employers are not required to hold your exact position open indefinitely while you recover, but they cannot punish you for using the system.
Can I sue someone besides my employer if I was hurt on the job?
Sometimes, yes. If a third party caused your injury, like a negligent driver, a defective tool manufacturer, or another contractor on your job site, you can file a personal injury claim against them in addition to your workers’ comp claim. Third-party recoveries can include pain and suffering damages, which workers’ comp does not pay.
Are workers' compensation benefits taxable in Pennsylvania?
No. Workers’ compensation wage loss benefits are not taxable at the state or federal level. This is one reason a workers’ comp settlement can be more valuable than the same dollar figure in regular wages.
What if my injury developed slowly, like carpal tunnel or a back condition from years of lifting?
Repetitive trauma and cumulative injuries are covered under Pennsylvania workers’ comp. The 120-day notice clock typically does not start on the date you first felt pain. It starts on the date you knew or should have known your condition was work-related, often the date a doctor connects it to your job.
How much does a workers' comp lawyer cost in Pennsylvania?
Nothing upfront. Pennsylvania caps workers’ compensation attorney fees at 20 percent of the benefits recovered, and the fee comes out of those benefits, not your pocket. If there is no recovery, you owe nothing. Initial consultations are free.
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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Useful Resources – Pennsylvania
- PA Dept. of Labor & Industry – Workers’ Compensation – Filing claims and system overview.
- Insurance Search Tool (PA) – Verify employer coverage.
- Pennsylvania WC Laws & Regulations – Legal framework.
Disclaimer: These resources are external government websites. Our firm is not affiliated with these agencies. Please consult with our attorneys for advice regarding your specific situation.