Simply put, workers' compensation benefits are to provide lost income and cover medical bills for those who have been injured on the job. Unfortunately, often the situation is not so simple at all. In this often complicated process, you need sound legal advice from an experienced workers' compensation attorney.
Mike Vanasse is a workers' compensation attorney in Lancaster who is dedicated to serving the needs of injured workers. At Vanasse Law LLC, we can help calm your fears about workers' compensation, answer all of your important questions, and restore your sense of confidence that you will receive the benefits you deserve.
Consultations are free, and all cases are handled on a contingency basis. We do not get paid, unless we obtain or protect your benefits.
Types of Benefits Available Through Workers' Compensation
The types of benefits you receive will vary based on a variety of factors, such as the type of injury and the extent of the injury. Depending on the specific facts in your case, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits such as:
Work Injuries Covered by Workers' Compensation Insurance
Most employers in Pennsylvania and the United States are required by law to have workers' compensation insurance to cover their workers' employment-related injuries. Common claims involve injuries such as:
- Spinal cord and back injuries
- Leg, knee and ankle injuries
- Repetitive injuries, including carpal tunnel syndrome
- Loss of limb and specific loss injuries
- Burns and scarring
Our firm has represented workers injured on the job as the result of construction/ workplace accidents, factory and manufacturing accidents, health care-related accidents and injuries that have occurred to firefighters, police offices and emergency responders.
Get Your Questions Answered by an Experienced Lawyer
Understanding workers' compensation benefits is not easy and you may have many questions about your options and your right to receive benefits after being injured. At Vanasse Law LLC, we can give you complete answers to all of your questions regarding:
- Entitlement to workers' compensation benefits
- Receiving medical care from your employer's doctor or your own doctor
- Workers' compensation claims that are denied
- Lump sum settlements offered by insurance companies
- Pre-existing conditions
- Resisting efforts by the employer/insurance company to stop or reduce your benefits
- Making sure that you are receiving the correct amount of benefits
Get your frequently asked questions and common concerns addressed by a law firm you can trust.
Contact a Work Injury Attorney in Pennsylvania
You may also send us an e-mail or call us toll free at 717-397-1010 (toll free at 888-576-0240) to schedule a free consultation and speak with us in person about your situation.
