Workers' Comp Benefits Claim and Appeal Attorney
Serving People Throughout Delaware County and the Surrounding Areas
People who have been injured at work are, in all likelihood, entitled to workers' compensation benefits under the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act. If you've been injured at work, the first thing you should do is report the injury to a supervisor and get a copy of any incident reports.
Filing an initial workers' compensation benefit claim petition involves extensive documentation that is used to determine the validity of your claim. An experienced attorney can help to ensure that the documents are completed correctly and that they accurately represent your injuries and need for benefits.
Havertown, Pennsylvania, based attorney Edward R. Dougherty has more than 25 years of experience helping people throughout the Philadelphia metro who have suffered workplace injuries to file successful benefit claim petitions for lost wages, medical bills and other losses.
Appeals
If your benefit claim petition is denied by your employer or their workers' compensation insurance company, or if you have been notified that your benefits are being terminated, it is not necessarily the last word on the matter. If you believe you have a legitimate claim, Mr. Dougherty can help you file the forms for an appeal and represent you at the workers' compensation hearing.
It is possible for the appeals process to involve multiple hearings. Either side has the right to appeal the judge's decision if they are not satisfied with the outcome. If necessary, Pennsylvania workers' compensation cases can be appealed all the way to the state Supreme Court.
Call for a Free Consultation
Call today to discuss your questions about benefit claim petitions or appeals with a lawyer. Mr. Dougherty will be there with you throughout the entire process and work tirelessly on your behalf for a positive outcome. He is available during regular business hours or by appointment on evenings and weekends.
Litigation expenses, costs and fees are only deducted if compensation is recovered.
