One area of the workers' compensation claim process that is not
well known is that when an employee is injured on the job, the employee
must prove that he/she is entitled to and is eligible to receive
workers' compensation benefits. Since the initial burden of proof of
eligibility is on the injured worker, an experienced workers'
compensation attorney can provide extensive assistance in compiling the
necessary information at the very beginning of the claim process and
making timely submittals.
In general, the items that must be proved in filing a workers' compensation claim include, but are not necessarily limited to:
As with any program in which potentially large sums of money may be paid out, significant disagreements over initial level of eligibility or the continuation of eligibility can arise even after the initial proof of claim is properly documented and submitted.
Eligibility for initial or continuing benefits may be disputed over issues regarding, but not limited to:
Providing counsel and expertise to resolve these and other areas of dispute is where a workers' compensation lawyer can be of invaluable assistance. It is in any employee's best interest to retain an experienced workers' compensation attorney to advise and help the employee through the claim. A workers' compensation lawyer is the advocate who has the expertise to help obtain the benefits to which the employee is legally due.
In general, the items that must be proved in filing a workers' compensation claim include, but are not necessarily limited to:
- That the injured employee notified the employer of the accident or injury within the time limit set by law.
- Showing that the employer was and was required to be covered under the Workers' Compensation Act on the date of the accident.
- That the medical conditions for which benefits are being claimed was caused or aggravated by the on-the-job accident.
- That the injured was employed by the employer when the injury occurred. This is especially important for independent contractors.
- That the injuries were sustained while performing authorized work for the employer.
As with any program in which potentially large sums of money may be paid out, significant disagreements over initial level of eligibility or the continuation of eligibility can arise even after the initial proof of claim is properly documented and submitted.
Eligibility for initial or continuing benefits may be disputed over issues regarding, but not limited to:
- The type and severity of the injuries or disability
- The extent to which the employee's claimed work restrictions are related to the claimed injury
- If the prescribed treatments were justified/required
- The submitted costs of treatment, therapies and medications
- If or if not the employee can perform his/her former job and what work is the employee capable of performing
- Terminated benefits and/or termination from employment
Providing counsel and expertise to resolve these and other areas of dispute is where a workers' compensation lawyer can be of invaluable assistance. It is in any employee's best interest to retain an experienced workers' compensation attorney to advise and help the employee through the claim. A workers' compensation lawyer is the advocate who has the expertise to help obtain the benefits to which the employee is legally due.
The law office of Oxenburg & Franzel has successfully represented injured workers since 1978. Whether you or a family member are just beginning the claim process, looking for help on a complex workers' compensation claim issue or requiring only a consultation, your PA workers compensation attorney at Oxenburg & Franzel has the experience and capability to handle any claim issue. Contact a Pennsylvania workers compensation attorney at Oxenburg & Franzel for a free consultation and put their workers' compensation attorneys on your side.
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