The workers’ compensation insurance company handling your claim is not on your side. In this video, Munley Law workers’ compensation attorney Caroline Munley explains why legal representation makes the difference between what you’re offered and what you’re actually entitled to under Pennsylvania law.
Workers’ compensation insurance companies are not on your side. The difference between having a lawyer and going it alone is often the difference between what you’re offered and what you’re actually owed.
In Pennsylvania, workers’ comp law has a lot of nuances. There are benefits beyond lost wages and medical bills that many injured workers don’t know about. There are deadlines that, if missed, can affect your entire claim. And there are tactics insurance adjusters use to reduce or deny claims that an experienced attorney recognizes right away.
What a workers’ comp lawyer does for your claim:
The insurer handling your case has a financial interest in paying you as little as possible. They’re not going to volunteer information about benefits you’re entitled to. In many cases, they’ll actively avoid it. An attorney levels that playing field.
- Identifies benefits you may not know you’re entitled to
- Handles all communication with the insurance carrier on your behalf
- Protects you from pressure to return to work before you’re medically cleared
- Guides you through hearings and appeals if your claim is denied or disputed
You don’t need an attorney to file a workers’ comp claim in Pennsylvania. But a free consultation will tell you exactly where you stand and what you may be leaving on the table by handling it alone.
Hurt at work in Pennsylvania? Call Munley Law for a free workers’ compensation consultation with Caroline Munley, a certified workers’ comp specialist. We only get paid if you win.
