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KNAFO LAW OFFICES |
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Pennsylvania injury Lawyers HANDLING BERKS COUNTY ACCIDENTS AND SERIOUS INJURIES. |
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Work injuries |
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Every employer is responsible for any accidents or deaths that may occur to their employees while on the job. Employers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania must provide workers' compensation coverage for all employees. An employee is entitled to medical bill coverage and lost wages provided their injury occurs in the course of their employment. Last year, over 5,300 people died and 3.9 million workers were injured because of negligence in the work place. Many of these deaths and injuries could have been avoided with proper safety measures. Benefits are determined on a Total Disability or Partial Disability Status. Total disability applies to workers who are totally disabled and unable to work at all. Partial disability applies to workers who can no longer fulfill their previous position because of a work injury but may still able to work in some other capacity. Compensation may be paid out to work-induced injuries, illnesses or diseases. Compensation will not be paid when the injury is self-inflicted. Intoxication leading to injury or death may also preclude recovery. If you have been injured while at work, prompt reporting of your injury is necessary. Report the incident to your employer as soon as possible. Then contact a lawyer for legal advice. KNAFO LAW OFFICES |
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KNAFO LAW OFFICES Phone: 610-432-2221 Fax: 610-432-6411 E-mail: klolaw@aol.com |