You need a Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Lawyer on Your Side
While the Workers’ Compensation system sounds fair in theory, recent years have unfortunately seen employers and insurers, rather than workers, benefiting from the relevant laws. In fact, a September 2006 report by a consumer rights group indicates that injured workers often have to contend with “adversarial bureaucracy and inadequate benefits under state Workers’ Compensation systems.” The report, entitled “Workers’ Compensation – A Cautionary Tale,” calls the U.S. Workman’s Compensation system a “colossal failure.” According to the report’s author, “Workers’ Compensation is an unfortunate example of how a seemingly fair program can be manipulated by political forces into a nightmare for those it was originally meant to help.”

Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Litigation Is Complex

It is no wonder, then, that Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor & Industry suggests that injured workers hire a Workers’ Compensation attorney to help them navigate through the system. You should be aware that Workers’ Compensation litigation is complex, and your employer or your employer’s insurance carrier will be represented by an experienced attorney.
One example of when the advice of an experienced Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation lawyer is crucial is if the claimant needs vocational rehabilitation. Sometimes an injured individual can eventually return to his or her previous job. But, if an injury creates permanent disability or long-term limitations on the worker, retraining for a different type of job may be necessary. Benefits for vocational rehabilitation vary from state to state, and require a coordination of resources from the state, the employer, or its worker’s compensation insurance carrier. Depending upon the law of your state, your employer, its Workers’ Compensation insurer, the state, or some combination of these three sources may be required to pay for vocational rehabilitation services as part of your Workers’ Compensation benefits. If you have questions about your Workers' Comp claim, send an email to info@SKFTrialAttorneys.com or call us today 610.892.9300.

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Burn Injuries & other Disfigurements Suffered on the Job

Following a burn injury, an employee may require many types of medical treatment that Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation benefits will cover, including

• skin graft surgery
• pain medication management
• cosmetic surgery
• physical therapy

Experienced attorneys, such as the Media, PA Workers’ Compensation lawyers of Schmidt, Kirifides & Fridkin, can help you secure proper treatment from burn injury specialists. Our knowledgeable attorneys are aware that Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation law allows for the possibility of partial or total disability claims based on a burn injury anywhere on the body. A successful disability claim depends on thorough documentation of disabling symptoms such as lost range of motion, nerve damage, severe pain, reduced or painful movement, or any other effects of major burns.

Media PA Workers’ Compensation Attorneys for Burns, Scars & Disfiguring Injuries

If a work-related accident results in burns that disfigure or scar you, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for the disfigurement of your head or neck. You may be entitled to wage loss benefits if the disabling effects of second- or third-degree burns keep you from being able to work. The Media, PA Workers’ Compensation attorneys of Schmidt, Kirifides & Fridkin have handled claims for many victims who were burned at work, and we will make clear to a Workers’ Compensation judge the impact on your life from facial scarring and disfigurement to maximize your compensation.

Some Workplace Accidents Lead to Head, Neck or Face Disfigurement

Visible scarring of the head, face or neck can result from job accidents such as chemical burns, electrical burns, explosions, lacerations or thermal burns from fire, hot metal or spilled fluids. In addition, surgery from a work-related injury can leave lasting and significant surgical scars. It doesn’t matter how the accident happened, and fault is not an issue in terms of coverage from Workers’ Compensation insurance in Pennsylvania. Just as with amputation, permanent scars warrant specific loss benefits. Specific loss benefits for disfigurement, even if you don’t miss any work, are paid in addition to your regular paycheck in an amount based on the severity, and on what you would have received if you did suffer lost wages. It can be important to have legal counsel that is knowledgeable of how a judge decides on the severity of your disfigurement. You will need a Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation attorney who can submit evidence about your appearance before and after the accident, as well as testimony about the impact the injury has had on your personal life.

Delaware County Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Will Protect Your Rights

Whether you work in Chester County, Montgomery County, Bucks County, Delaware County, Berks County, Philadelphia County or any county in Pennsylvania, a Workers’ Compensation attorney from Schmidt, Kirifides & Fridkin can assess your claim, answer your questions, and explain the best strategy to protect your interests. We can even prepare an appeal if the judge has issued you an inadequate award. Call or email us today for a free consultation at 610.892.9300.