Work Accidents and Long-Term Disability

Most people understand that accidents can occur in any workplace, regardless of the type of work that is usually performed. Naturally, some jobs may be more hazardous than others, but every employee should make sure to exercise caution and follow common safety tips to prevent accidents while working. If an individual is injured, he or she may require workers’ compensation benefits during the recovery process, but if the accident causes long-term disability, the consequences may be even more serious.

Individuals who are seriously injured and suffer life-altering disabilities may require more than workers who suffers from minor injuries. In some cases, the person may be eligible for long-term disability benefits from his or her employer. If you have been seriously injured in a work-related accident, contact the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511.

Types of Long-Term Disabilities

Injuries that may require long-term disability benefits may include:

• Paralysis
• Amputation of limbs
• Loss of feeling or use of hands and fingers
• Inability to walk
• Severe head and brain trauma
• Loss of eyesight

Long-term disability benefits often begin when short-term disability plans end. They often require that the individual be unable to perform work (including jobs other than their original position) and often depend on the length of the person’s employment prior to the accident.

Contact the Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation Attorneys

If you have been seriously injured in an accident at work and feel that you may be eligible for long-term disability benefits, contact the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511.