Legal Question in Workers Comp in Pennsylvania

I had a very physically demanding job, I was injured at the job tearing a muscle in my shoulder. The insurance company said they would not pay back wages and the employer did not have light duty. I was forced to take a part time desk job just to try and keep up with bills. Its been two months and I still have the injury which I'm going to physical therapy for. The insurance company and my employer have lied to me and played games this entire time about everything. If I get an attorney now, will I still be able to get back wages from the past 2 months even though I got a part time desk job now? I did not quit the previous employer and am technically still with them. Thank you.


Asked on 8/16/11, 8:37 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Andrew Solomon Law Office of Andrew A. Solomon

You need to consult with an experienced Workers Comp lawyer as soon as possible. Comp lawyers work on a contingent fee (usually 20%) of any amounts they win for you. The biggest mistake you can make is not to be represented against your employers WC insurance company. They are not friends and seek to save as much money as they possibly can. Call an experienced WC lawyer tomorrow and make an appointment.

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Answered on 8/16/11, 9:11 pm
Richard Senker Senker Law Office

Work comp will pay you 2/3 of your wage loss and your medical bills for work-related injuries. Therefore, if you were earning $1000/week at your old job and you earn $400/week at your part time desk job, work comp will pay you $1000 - $400 = $600 x 2/3 = $400. Stop talking to your employer and his insurance company--every time you deal with them, you're digging a deeper hole for you to climb out of! You should hire an experienced work comp atty in your area to represent you. Feel free to call me if you want me to give you some names of VERY good attys in your area.

Richard Senker 1 866 AUTOCRASH (toll free).

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Answered on 8/17/11, 3:36 am
Terrence Valko ERISA Disability Lawyer

It is not too late to seek back pay for temporary total disability and past temporary partial disability. You can also have all work-related medical bills paid.

The big question is whether your Attorney can obtain a lump sum resolution?

Good Luck.

TV

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Answered on 8/17/11, 10:31 am


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