Legal Question in Workers Comp in Pennsylvania

Injured at work caused my another party

I was struck by a car as a pedestrian on work time workers comp is paying me but they said i have to reimburse them cause another party caused this. Is this true and does this money come from my personal injury settlement?

Till I pay comp. back for all the expenses i wont have any money left for pain and suffering which I have plenty of. Help?


Asked on 5/15/07, 7:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Richard Teitell Richard K. Teitell, Esquire, P.C.

Re: Injured at work caused my another party

If you recover money from the other driver you are legally obligated to reimburse your employer or its worker's comp insurer for all money paid to you for lost wages or medical bills. However, if you have an attorney, he/she may be able to negotiate a reduction.

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Answered on 5/16/07, 10:43 am


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