Work Related Injuries

Philadelphia: Workers' Compensation Injury Lawyers

Almost all types of workplace injuries may be compensated under Pennsylvania's Workers' Compensation Act - from carpal tunnel syndrome to amputation. If you contract an illness because of the working conditions at your place of employment, you may also be entitled to workers' compensation benefits.

For more than 17 years, Jeffrey S. Gross has aggressively fought for the rights of injured workers. Mr. Gross and his associates use all the legal tactics and skills at their disposal to make sure that each client gets full and complete compensation for his or her work-related injury via workers' compensation. If you have sustained a work injury, contact our offices today for a free and confidential consultation with a workers' compensation attorney.

What Type of Work Injury Is Covered By Workers' Compensation?

Most common workplace injuries are covered by workers' compensation, which requires your employer to pay medical bills and reimburse you for lost wages if you are hurt on the job. Common workplace injuries include:

• Strains and sprains
• Herniated, bulging and protruding discs/disks
• Contusions and bruises
• Lacerations and cuts
• Bone fractures
• Burns from heat or chemicals
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Tarsal tunnel syndrome
• Repetitive stress injuries
• Eye injuries
• Arm, hand, foot and ankle injuries
• Head injuries and headaches
• Psychological or emotional injuries
• Loss of use of hand, foot, finger, toes or other body parts
• Hearing loss
• Tendonitis
• Permanent scarring and/or disfigurement
• Allergies or allergic reactions
• Post traumatic stress disorder
• Emotional injuries resulting from abnormal working conditions
• Disease of the lungs or other organs caused by exposure to toxic substances
• Injury sustained by an assault that occurred on the employer's property

What Types of Injuries Are Not Covered By Workers' Compensation?

Workers' compensation injury benefits may be available even if the work injury was caused by carelessness on the part of the employee or employer. However, you may not be entitled to workers' compensation injury benefits if:

• You were drunk or under the influence of illegal drugs when the work injury occurred
• You inflicted the injury on yourself or started a fight that led to the injury
• You were on the premises but not "on the job" when the injury occurred
• The work injury occurred while you were violating a company policy or procedure

Note, though, that you are covered by workers' compensation and eligible for benefits any time that you are injured in an activity while furthering the interests of your employer (e.g., in activities ranging from driving a vehicle while on company business to participating in a company social event, such as a picnic).

Answers to Your Work Injury Questions

Jeffrey S. Gross and his associates limit their practice exclusively to vigorously fighting for workers' compensation rights of workers injured on the job. We are ready and available to answer any question you may have about your right to receive workers' compensation after a workplace injury. Contact us today for a free and confidential appointment.