Worker’s Compensation Lawyer in Lehigh Valley

Pennsylvania law describes work injuries and illnesses in Article III of the Workers’ Compensation Act. The statute includes new injuries and illnesses, aggravations of existing injuries and illnesses, and death benefits for families.

To qualify for benefits, you must suffer an injury that arises during employment, is related to that employment, and results from actions that further your employer’s business. For example, you are covered under the law if you fall on a slippery surface at your workplace while performing your duties. However, you are likely not covered if you slipped and fell while engaging in horseplay with your coworkers.

An injury does not necessarily have to happen on a job site to be considered work-related. For instance, you are eligible for workers’ compensation if you are injured in a car accident while driving for your employer. However, you are generally not eligible if you were hurt while commuting to work. 

There are some gray areas in workers’ compensation law. For example, if you were hurt during an event outside of work, your employer may claim your injury is not work-related. However, if your supervisor made attendance at the event mandatory, you may be entitled to benefits.

If you need help after suffering a work-related injury in the Lehigh Valley, talk to an experienced Lehigh Valley workers’ compensation lawyer from Cordisco & Saile LLC. We can analyze the particular facts of your case to determine if you are eligible for benefits.