The laws in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland and Washington D.C. provide workers' compensation benefits to those who have sustained injuries or occupational diseases while on the job or during the course of employment. Your family's needs don't stop just because you can't work. You shouldn't have to wait for the insurance company to begin paying your lost wages or authorizing your medical treatment. If this happens, you need an experienced workers' compensation lawyer who will fight for you and your family.

Do you think the insurance company is looking after you and your family's best interests? Probably not, and a workers' compensation lawyer from the Villari law firm can fight for your best interests. We help and protect the rights of injured workers and their families. If you have been injured on the job, a workers' compensation lawyer from the Villari law firm can help you today to ensure you receive the necessary medical treatment and benefits you deserve .

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If you or a loved one has been injured on the job or during the course of employment, contact a Workers' Compensation lawyer at the Villari law firm now, since time may be of the essence in protecting your or your loved one's legal rights. Complete a FREE Consultation Form online or Call Us today!

What kind of injuries or disabilities are covered by Workers’ Compensation?
Common examples include lifting injuries, trauma caused by equipment or materials, respiratory or breathing problems caused by inhalation of or exposure to toxic substances, and injuries suffered in fall down incidents. Additionally, keep in mind that occupational diseases or injuries can result not just from one isolated incident or accident, but also from long-term exposure or repetitive movements inherent in your work activities. Common examples include carpal tunnel syndrome, heart attacks, repetitive stress injuries, chemical exposures, and overuse syndrome. However, while there are many types of compensable injuries, just because you were injured on the job does not mean you automatically qualify for workers' compensation benefits. Therefore, you must be careful how you describe your injury and it's helpful to speak with a workers' compensation lawyer before completing any compensation claim forms or speaking with an insurance company representative.

What kind of benefits will I receive?
The four most common workers' compensation benefits address lost wages, medical treatment, permanent injuries, and job placement or vocational rehabilitation.

Payment of your lost wages
You may receive temporary total disability (TTD) or temporary partial disability (TPD) benefits while physically or mentally disabled from work. You will generally receive two-thirds of your gross weekly wage, averaged from a period of time before your injury, while you are totally disabled. Typically, this money is tax free.

Medical treatment
All causally-related medical care and expenses are provided for. These usually include examinations, x-rays, surgeries, and therapy, as well as prescriptions, mileage back and forth to treatment, and parking expenses.

Permanent partial disability benefits
You may be entitled to additional compensation if your work injury results in permanent injury or disfigurement. The amount of money due depends upon the severity of the injury, the body parts impaired, and whether there is any impairment on your ability to earn wages.

Vocational rehabilitation
If your injury prevents you from returning to your former job, the insurance company may be required to provide vocational rehabilitation benefits. These benefits include payment of your lost wages while someone works with you to help find you a new job and/or retrain you for a new job.

Can my employer fire me for filing a workers' compensation claim?
It is against the law for your employer to fire you for filing a workers' compensation claim. Our lawyers can help you if this happens.

Can I sue my employer?
A workers' compensation claim is not a suit against your employer. It is an administrative claim. So, can you sue your employer? Generally, no. The workers' compensation laws were set up to provide prompt benefits for lost wages and medical treatment. Only under very limited circumstances can you also sue your employer for the injuries sustained.

However, if a company or person other than your employer or co-employee caused your job-related injuries, in addition to making a workers' compensation claim against your employer, you can sue that other company or person for their negligence or liability in causing the incident and your injuries. For example, if you are injured on the job due to a defective or dangerous piece of machinery or equipment, in addition to filing a workers' compensation claim, you may be entitled to sue the manufacturer of that machine or equipment for your full injuries and damages. As another example, if you are driving a car in the course of your employment and another driver runs a stop sign and hits you, not only can you make a workers' compensation claim, but you can also sue the other driver for your full injuries and damages. In many situations, it is unclear who caused the incident or whether the person or company responsible worked for your employer. Therefore, you should immediately consult a lawyer at our law firm to investigate such issues, since you could be eligible for more than just workers' compensation benefits. The benefit of retaining our law firm is that, unlike many law firms, we handle not just our clients' workers' compensation claims, but also their personal injury claims. This depth and diversity in our expertise and experience works to the advantage of our clients and avoids them having to run from one law firm to the next to keep up-to-date on their claims.

Do I need a lawyer?
The fact is the insurance company is in business to make money. If it can find any reason to avoid paying you benefits, it will. It employs attorneys and adjusters familiar with the workers' compensation laws of your state. Those people represent and protect the insurance company's interests, not yours. A workers' compensation lawyer from the Villari law firm will fight for your rights and interests. You need experienced, aggressive, and caring professionals looking after the rights and interests of you and your family. We take a great deal of professional and personal pride in the services we provide our clients. Our clients are our number one priority. If you have been injured on the job, a workers' compensation lawyer from our office can help you today. We will work hard each and every day to ensure that your confidence in us is well placed.

What can a lawyer charge?
Attorney fees for workers' compensation cases are set by law and require government approval. Usually, attorney fees cannot exceed twenty percent (20%) of the benefits due and the fee is not paid until you receive your benefits.

Free Case Evaluation!
If you or a loved one has been injured on the job or during the course of employment, contact a Workers' Compensation lawyer at the Villari law firm now, since time may be of the essence in protecting your or your loved one's legal rights. Complete a FREE Consultation Form online or Call Us today!