Dedicated And Persistent Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Lawyers

It’s easy to suffer an injury at work. However, getting the workers’ comp benefits you deserve can be challenging. Your employer or insurance provider may have denied your request for compensation – but that doesn’t mean you’re stuck.

At Bellwoar Kelly, LLP, our attorneys are committed to helping you obtain workers’ compensation benefits so that you can afford the appropriate medical treatment and take time off work to recover. Whether you’re in Chester County, Montgomery County or Delaware County in Pennsylvania, our lawyers are here to offer their legal representation and support.

How Our Team Can Help You Pursue Workers’ Comp

Advocating for workers’ comp in Pennsylvania can be cumbersome and bureaucratic. However, when you have our attorneys on your side, they can:

• Help you complete your workers’ comp claim promptly and accurately
• Review your initial claim to see how and why your employer or insurer denied it
• Appeal your denied workers’ comp claim
• Work closely with your doctor to demonstrate the severity of your injury
• Pull in accident witnesses and second opinions from medical professionals
• Evaluate whether your employer or insurer violated the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act

Navigating the uncertain aftermath of your workplace injury can feel frightening, but it doesn’t have to. Our lawyers will walk you through every step of the process and update you every time there’s a significant change or update to your case.

To learn more about how they can help you, call us today at 610-314-7066.

Fighting For You No Matter The Severity Of Your Injury

You give so much of your time, energy and labor to your employer. When you suffer an injury on the job, you deserve the care and rest you need to return to work. Sadly, a lot can initially get in your way of seeking the compensation you deserve. Regardless of the obstacles you face or how critical your injury is, you can count on our Pennsylvania workers’ comp attorneys to fight for your needs and those of your family. When you come into our office, our lawyers will ask questions about your injury and follow-up medical evaluation. Additionally, you can come to them after your employer denies your claim. They can evaluate your initial claim as well. Then, they will begin crafting an appeal and making a solid case as to why you need workers’ compensation benefits.

The Six Types Of Workers’ Compensation In Pennsylvania

The term “workers’ comp” actually refers to six different types of benefits that Pennsylvania employers are required to carry insurance coverage for in case one of their employees gets injured in the course of their work duties. These apply to various situations, and you might qualify for one or more of them, depending on what happened to you:

• Temporary total disability benefits (TTD): As the name implies, this benefit lasts for up to 104 weeks after a worker gets hurt on the job and is unable to work. After that, the employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company can require the worker to undergo an Impairment Rating Evaluation (IRE) exam to see if they have recovered enough to return to work. Depending on the doctor’s findings, the worker can then move to partial disability benefits.
• Partial disability benefits: If the IRE concludes that you are less than 50 percent disabled and able to return to light work duties, you could be shifted to partial disability benefits. This benefit compensates you for two-thirds of the difference between your current salary and the maximum pay rate you were earning the year your injury happened.
• Medical expenses: Your medical expenses caused by your injury are covered without time or cost limits.
• Travel expenses: If you must travel a significant distance to get needed medical care and cannot get there on your own, your travel expenses are covered.
• Specific loss benefits: This refers to benefits arising out of certain severe work injuries, such as a lost body part, loss of hearing or vision or disfigurement of the face, neck or head.
• Death benefits: Heirs of someone killed by a work-related accident or illness are entitled to death benefits. This includes the deceased’s surviving spouse, who is eligible for benefits until they remarry, and their children, who receive benefits until they turn 18 or 23 if they are enrolled full-time in an accredited school.

We will help you fight for every benefit you deserve.

Fighting For Those Injured At Work

Workers’ compensation laws protect employees in their workplace who suffer injuries during their employment. These laws do this by providing fixed benefits, such as monetary awards, for people who are hurt on the job. At Bellwoar Kelly, LLP, our Chester County workers’ compensation attorneys can assist you with your case and fight for you in court. Our Pennsylvania lawyers are available to meet with you for a free consultation at our law offices in West Chester, Media and Pottstown.

What Is The Statute Of Limitations For Filing A Workers’ Comp Claim In Pennsylvania?

If you suffer an injury on the job in Pennsylvania, you typically have up to four months from your injury to pursue a claim. However, there can be exceptions to this rule. Reach out to us if you have any questions specific to your situation.

Don’t Wait Long To Contact Our Aggressive Workers’ Compensation Lawyers

Just like any person filing a complaint for any civil case, a statute of limitations applies. Employees seeking workers comp should promptly let their employer know that they were injured in order to receive total compensation from the date of the injury. The workers’ compensation lawyers at Bellwoar Kelly, LLP can assist you with your claim and in dealing with your employer. We are available to offer you a free consultation about work injuries such as:

• Slipping and falling
• Banging into a wall
• Falling down the stairs
• Getting hurt in a car accident while on the job
• Catastrophic accidents

In the field of worker’s compensation every case is different. Our lawyers can speak with you in order to give you our thoughts on the merits of your claim.

With offices in Montgomery County, Delaware County and Chester County, our workers’ compensation attorneys represent clients throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Contact A Chester County Workers’ Compensation Attorney Who Will Fight To Get You Just Compensation

Dealing with the legal system in an injury case can be an intimidating and scary proposition. The worker’s compensation lawyers at Bellwoar Kelly, LLP, are familiar with the legal process regarding these types of cases and are ready to fight for you in court.  Our trial attorneys ave handled numerous high-profile cases and are ready to speak with you about your case.

While obtaining workers’ comp in Pennsylvania can take time and patience, it’s a battle worth fighting. Workers’ compensation can cover part of your gross weekly wages and the cost of medical treatment associated with your recovery.

Let our team help you navigate the workers’ comp claim process so you can stand a better chance of seeking the benefits you deserve. Call us anytime at 610-314-7066 or email us through our contact form.