York Workers’ Comp Lawyer Discusses What Happens When You Don’t Report Your Injury
In the back of your mind, you knew that you were at risk of an injury whenever you were at work. However, the thought was probably not one that you dwelled on often.
Things can change in an instant when you are hurt on the job or develop a work-related illness. A major work injury can impact your career, your family and your lifestyle.
Under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, you could be entitled to benefits. There are steps you need to take, including notifying your employer of the injury. This notification must take place within 120 days of the injury.
Here are some of the steps that should be taken following a York work accident:
- You need to tell the right people at work. What does that mean? It means you need to not only inform a union steward or representative, you also need to tell someone who is a “supervisory authority.” For example, you should talk to your nursing director, company nurse, human resource director or line supervisor.
- Your employer should create an accident report after being notified of the incident. If your employer refuses to do so, keep track of the injury date and whom you told. You should also notate that your employer denied your request for an accident report.
- The accident report needs to be filed with the Department of Labor and Industry within 15 days from the injury date. After it is reported, the insurance company is required to accept or deny your claim within 21 days.
A work accident can be overwhelming enough, without adding the extra stress of filing for Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits. An experienced York workers’ compensation attorney may be able to help you with your claim.
About Calhoon & Associates
If you have been injured in a work-related accident, you may be entitled to Pennsylvania workers’ comp benefits. Contact an experienced York workers’ compensation lawyer at Calhoon & Associates at 877-291-9675 for more information.
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An employee who suffers a work injury is entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. Under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, the employer is required to have workers’ compensation insurance and you are entitled to prompt payment of medical bills related to the work injury, along with compensation for loss of income and/or loss of use of hearing, vision, and most extremities. An injured worker is entitled to these benefits regardless of who is at fault for the injury and regardless of any pre-existing condition. A Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorney at calhoon & associates can help determine if you are entitled to Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits or receiving inadequate benefits by the workers’ compensation insurance company or employer. Call calhoon & associates at (877) 291-9675 for a FREE, confidential and prompt consultation with one of our attorneys with a proven track record of success. To order your free Book “Seven Deadly Sins That Can Destroy Your Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Case”, go to www.workinjuryinpa.com and fill out the complimentary free book request or you can order it through Amazon.com.
The law firm of Calhoon & Associates represents injured workers and those seeking Social Security Disability throughout Pennsylvania, including but not limited to, Altoona, Harrisburg, Pottsville, Allentown, Reading, Bloomsburg, Easton, Bethlehem, Norristown, Bristol, Williamsport, State College, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Lancaster, Waynesboro, York and all cities in Bucks County, Chester County, Columbia County, Dauphin County, Delaware County, Lackawanna County, Lancaster County, Lebanon County, Lehigh County, Luzerne County, Lycoming County, Montgomery County, Monroe County, Montour County, Northampton County, Northumberland County, Philadelphia County, Pike County, Schuylkill County, Wyoming County and York County, PA. Our offices are located at 2411 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA and 14 North Main Street, Suite 300, Chambersburg, PA, and we can arrange for meeting locations at law offices throughout the State.
Calhoon & Associates2411 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
1-877-291-9675
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Chambersburg, PA 17201
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