Five Basic Workers’ Compensation Categories
By law, employers are required to handle injuries that occur due to work-related accidents, injuries, and illnesses. These protections are based on the type of job, the worker’s employment status with the company, and the nature of the injury.
Injuries happen all the time, due to carelessness, hazardous conditions, and errors (intentional or unintentional). Workers’ compensation exists to provide benefits to employees injured while on the job. If you have been wrongly denied workers’ compensation, an experienced attorney may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve. For more information on workers’ compensation, contact the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511.
Common Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Workers compensation benefits often include the following five categories:
- Payment for medical procedures and care while the employee recovers from illness or injury
- Monetary assistance for temporary disability while the worker is recovering
- Long-term benefits for employees who are seriously injured and may not completely recover from their injuries
- Vocational assistance that may help with job placement, training, or skill enhancement
- Benefits to dependents in the event of an employee’s death
If you are injured at work, it is important to seek medical assistance in the case of serious injury. Once the injury has been properly treated, all incidents should be thoroughly documented by your employer.
Contact a Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
If you or someone you know has suffered an injury at work, call the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys at Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 to discuss your case.