Free Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation FAQs | Workers' Compensation Frequently Asked Questions

How Long After An Injury Do I Have To Report It To My Employer?

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 20:51:22 GMT

You should immediately report any injury to your employer. The Pennsylvania Workers` Compensation Act requires an injured worker to notify the employer within 21 days of being injured. You have 120 days to advise your employer of a work injury, or, you have 120 days from the time you become aware that the injury or illness is workrelated. If you do not report an injury within this timeframe no compensation will be allowed.

How Do I Know If My Employer Is Covered By Workers' Compensation?

Tue, 29 May 2007 20:19:00 GMT

The Pennsylvania Workers` Compensation Act covers nearly every worker. Employers must provide workers` compensation coverage for all of their employees, including seasonal and parttime workers. Nonprofit corporations, unincorporated businesses, and even employers with only one employee, must comply with the Act`s requirements.

Federal civilian employees, railroad workers, longshoremen, shipyard and harbor workers are covered by other compensation laws.

What Workers' Compensation Benefits Am I Entitled To?

Tue, 29 May 2007 20:19:00 GMT

You are entitled to medical benefits from the first day of injury. Benefits may include: death benefits, specific loss benefits (finger, hand, or certain disfigurements), payment for surgery and other equipment as well as services provided by a doctor or other heath providers.

If I Am Injured On The Job Can I Choose The Doctor Who Treats Me?

Tue, 29 May 2007 20:19:00 GMT

Initially, you must see the medical doctor of your companies choosing. You have the right to choose your own doctor, chiropractor or other practitioner of the healing arts 90 days after seeing a company doctor for the first time. You must notify your employer within five days of changing to your own doctor to ensure payment. If your company does not have a group of doctors in place then you may be able to see your own doctor from the start of treatment.

When Will My Benefits Begin And How Much Will They Be?

Tue, 29 May 2007 20:19:00 GMT

Workers` compensation benefits are paid beginning on the eighth day of your disability. You will not be paid benefits for the first seven days unless your disability lasts longer than 14 days. The first payment should be made no later than 21 days after your employer knew about your injury.

Pennsylvania`s Workers` Compensation law states that an injured worker can start collecting for lost wages after being off of the job for 7 days. The law entitles an injured worker to collect 2/3 of their

If I Am Unable To Return To The Type Of Work I Did Before I Was Injured, What Happens?

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 20:51:22 GMT

If your employer has employment available to you within your medical restrictions and you decline, your employer may request a modification or termination of your benefits. If you do return to work and wages are the same or more than what you earned before the injury, and you are entitled to partial disability, wage benefits will equal approximately 2/3 of the difference between you current earnings and what you earned before you were hurt, not exceeding the maximum compensation rate for the ye

My Employer Has Denied My Claim, What Do I Do?

Tue, 29 May 2007 20:19:00 GMT

After receiving a notice of workers` compensation denial from either your employer or the employer`s insurance company, you may file a claim petition seeking initial compensation. The injured employee has 3 years from the date of injury to file a claim petition. You may also wish to contact the Pennsylvania workers` compensation claims information helpline at the phone numbers listed below.

Toll free inside Pennsylvania: 18004822383
Local calls and calls from outside Pennsyl

If I Am Unable To Return To The Type Of Work I Did Before I Was Injured, What Happens?

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 20:51:22 GMT

If your employer has employment available to you within your medical restrictions and you decline, your employer may request a modification or termination of your benefits. If you do return to work and wages are less than what you earned before the injury, you may be entitled to partial disability. Wage benefits will equal approximately 2/3 of the difference between your current earnings and what you earned before your injury, not exceeding the maximum compensation rate for the year you were in