When you file a workers compensation claim in Pennsylvania, it requires several different actions by an injured worker. It is critical to follow all the steps required.
Report the injury to your employer before you file a workers compensation claim
First, and foremost, when filing a workers compensation claim in Pennsylvania, you must report the work injury to the employer. If you work for a temporary agency at a different location, it is important to understand that the employer is the temporary agency and should be reported to the agency. Additionally, there are time lines that must be met when reporting a work injury in Pennsylvania. You can read more about that here. Your employer should file a First report of Injury with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. Finally, you should request a copy of the incident report from your employer.
Seek immediate medical treatment
When injured at work, you should seek immediate medical treatment to get the work injury documented. Many employers have panel medical providers. Ask for the panel list and seek the treatment right away. You can read more about panel provides here. Dependent on the seriousness of the injury, you can always seek treatment at an emergency room. Describe the incident in detail to the doctor and all symptoms to all body parts so they are recorded in medical records.
File a claim with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
When you file a claim, the claim petition becomes the pleading of the case. The claim petition includes the allegations set forth with the occurrence of the work injury. It includes a description of how the injury occurred and what specific injury occurred. It is important to have the correct allegations and information.
Schedule a free consultation
When injured at work, we strongly recommend you seek a free consultation with Mooney Law. The claim petition is important and it is important that all allegations are correctly stated and the claim is properly completed.
If you feel your employer or the workers compensation insurance carrier acted improperly, we can help. Do not trust the workers’ compensation insurance carrier to protect your interests, rights, and benefits. Their interests are strongly adverse to your interests. Their job is to limit liability as much as possible. You interests are to be fairly compensated and get appropriate medical treatment.
Mooney Law has obtained tens of millions of dollars on behalf of injured workers across the Commonwealth and Maryland. We are proven, trusted, and experienced in workers compensation laws, regulations, and litigation. You can schedule a free consultation by calling 717-200-HELP or 717-632-4656 or by emailing us at info@mooney4law.com. We are ready to help.
