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<i>Brown v. Workers' Comp. Appeal Bd.<\/i>, No. 547 C.D. 2018, at *13 n.12 (Pa. Cmmw. Ct. Dec. 21, 2018)<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-25-2055-2\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-25-2055\"><div id=\"_toggle-27-2055-2\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-27-2055\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-28-2055-2\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-28-2055\"><span id=\"span-32-2055-2\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-32-2055\">What is workers&rsquo; compensation in Pennsylvania?<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-30-2055-2\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-30-2055\"><span id=\"span-34-2055-2\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-34-2055\"><p class=\"p1\">Work injuries and occupational diseases are covered under Pennsylvania Workers&rsquo; Compensation Act. Workers&rsquo; compensation is a state-regulated insurance program that provides medical benefits and income replacement to employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their job. In Pennsylvania, employers with at least one employee are required to carry workers&rsquo; compensation insurance, and employees are automatically covered by this insurance if they are injured on the job.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-25-2055-3\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-25-2055\"><div id=\"_toggle-27-2055-3\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-27-2055\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-28-2055-3\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-28-2055\"><span id=\"span-32-2055-3\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-32-2055\">What types of things does workman&rsquo;s comp cover?<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-30-2055-3\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-30-2055\"><span id=\"span-34-2055-3\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-34-2055\"><p class=\"p1\">In Pennsylvania, workers&rsquo; compensation benefits include medical benefits and income for lost wages. Medical benefits cover the cost of necessary medical treatment, including hospitalization, prescriptions, surgeries, and physical therapy. Temporary partial and temporary total disability benefits provide partial replacement of your lost wages while you are unable to work. Workers&rsquo; compensation benefits are typically paid on a weekly basis.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-25-2055-4\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-25-2055\"><div id=\"_toggle-27-2055-4\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-27-2055\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-28-2055-4\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-28-2055\"><span id=\"span-32-2055-4\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-32-2055\">Can I file a claim in Pennsylvania if the injury doesn&rsquo;t occur at my place of employment?&nbsp;<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-30-2055-4\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-30-2055\"><span id=\"span-34-2055-4\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-34-2055\"><p class=\"p1\">An injury does not need to occur on the employer&rsquo;s premises to be compensable under Pennsylvania workers&rsquo; compensation law. As long as your injury occurred while you were in the course and scope of employment, the injury is compensable. For example, if you are injured in an automobile accident while driving to a job site, your work injury claim should be accepted even if you were at fault for the accident. On the other hand, injuries that occur while you are on your way to or from work may be denied.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-25-2055-5\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-25-2055\"><div id=\"_toggle-27-2055-5\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-27-2055\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-28-2055-5\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-28-2055\"><span id=\"span-32-2055-5\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-32-2055\">What happens after I file a claim for an accident at work?<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-30-2055-5\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-30-2055\"><span id=\"span-34-2055-5\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-34-2055\"><p class=\"p1\">Once your claim is filed, an adjuster will be assigned to your case and will begin investigating your claim. The adjuster will determine whether you are eligible for benefits and how much you should receive. If you disagree with the adjuster&rsquo;s decision, you have the right to appeal.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-25-2055-6\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-25-2055\"><div id=\"_toggle-27-2055-6\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-27-2055\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-28-2055-6\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-28-2055\"><span id=\"span-32-2055-6\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-32-2055\">Can I get a second opinion or change doctors?<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-30-2055-6\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-30-2055\"><span id=\"span-34-2055-6\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-34-2055\"><p class=\"p1\">Pennsylvania law entitles you to a second opinion at no cost to you if the workers&rsquo; comp panel doctor has recommended surgery; however, you are not legally entitled to a second opinion if the treatment recommendations are for therapy or work restrictions. If you believe that you are not being treated properly, you can ask to change providers.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-25-2055-7\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-25-2055\"><div id=\"_toggle-27-2055-7\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-27-2055\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-28-2055-7\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-28-2055\"><span id=\"span-32-2055-7\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-32-2055\">What is an occupational disease in Pennsylvania?<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-30-2055-7\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-30-2055\"><span id=\"span-34-2055-7\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-34-2055\"><p class=\"p1\">An occupational disease is a disease or disability caused by the conditions of an injured worker&rsquo;s employment or when the employment was a significant factor in causing the disease&rsquo;s development. Occupational diseases can be caused by exposure to a noxious, dangerous, or hazardous substance or a chronic ailment.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-25-2055-8\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-25-2055\"><div id=\"_toggle-27-2055-8\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-27-2055\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-28-2055-8\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-28-2055\"><span id=\"span-32-2055-8\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-32-2055\">What are some examples of an occupational diseases?<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-30-2055-8\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-30-2055\"><span id=\"span-34-2055-8\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-34-2055\"><ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Poisoning<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Compressed air sickness<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Cancer<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Ulcerations<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Inflammation<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Infection<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Silicosis<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Asbestosis<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Coal worker&rsquo;s asthma or black lung<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Heart and lung diseases for firefighters<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Carpal tunnel syndrome<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Loss of hearing<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Hepatitis C.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you suffer an injury at work, it is important to report the injury to your supervisor or another designated individual immediately. This is true even if you don't think you will miss any time from work. Notifying your employer as soon as possible protects your rights and starts the process for you to get the treatment you need. Above all, don't try to tough it out -- seeking medical attention and filing a report are always the best course of action.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":830,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"_seopress_titles_title":"Philadelphia Work Injury Lawyer | The Cochran Firm","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"both","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":301,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","_seopress_news_disabled":"","_seopress_video_disabled":"","_seopress_video":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas_manual":[{"_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_type":"custom","_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_custom":"<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n  \"mainEntity\": [\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"What is the definition of a work injury in Pennsylvania?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"A \u201cwork injury\u201d is any injury, medical condition or disease that is caused by a person\u2019s job, according to Section 301(c)(1) of the Act. 77 P.S. \u00a7411(1).\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"What is workers\u2019 compensation in Pennsylvania?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"Workers\u2019 compensation is a state-regulated insurance program that provides medical benefits and wage replacement to employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their job. 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