Philadelphia Workers Compensation
The Philadelphia workers compensation attorneys of Howard, Brenner & Nass, P.C. provide legal counsel for workers compensation claims to clients who have been injured or sickened while on the job. We will fight for your benefits.
Philadelphia Workers Compensation Attorneys
Each year, thousands and thousands of hard-working employees are injured, disabled or killed while simply doing their job. Workers compensation laws are designed to ensure that these employees and/or their families are provided with wage benefits and medical benefits.
What Types of Injuries Qualify for Workers Comp?
The law covers a wide variety of injuries and illnesses such as:
- Slip and fall accidents
- Fires / explosions
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Construction accidents
- Industrial accidents
- Chemical and toxic exposures
- Work stress / emotional distress
- Repetitive stress injuries (e.g. carpal tunnel)
- Asbestos exposure
Workers May Be Entitled to Different Types of Compensation
Benefits available to injured employees or their dependents may include:
- Medical costs (past and future)
- Lost wage replacement
- Physical or vocational rehabilitation
- Temporary disability
- Permanent disability
- Death benefits for surviving dependents
- Lump sum payments
When Do I Call a Lawyer? Immediately!
If you are injured on the job, there are complex rules and deadlines which apply to filing a claim. Our experienced legal counsel will assist you every step of the way. Further, if you have already filed a claim and have been denied, we can help you fight the denial and win the workers compensation benefits to which you are entitled.
You May Be Entitled to File a Lawsuit
Many work-related injuries are caused by the negligent conduct of individuals or companies other than the employer:
- Injuries on property not owned by employer
- Construction site accidents
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Dangerous/defective products
Under these circumstances, in addition to workers compensation benefits, you may be able to file a separate lawsuit and recover damages from the negligent non-employer such as a property owner, negligent driver, product manufacturer, general contractor, or subcontractor.
If you have been injured on the job in any way, please call the Philadelphia workers compensation law firm of Howard, Brenner & Nass, P.C. at 215-546-8200 , or contact us through our web form.
