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Skilled Pittsburgh Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Successfully Handle Nurse And Hospital Worker Injury Claims 

If you are a nurse or hospital worker who has been injured on the job, you have workplace protections that provide coverage for your injuries. These benefits are in the form of workers’ compensation and all employees are entitled to receive them providing the injury or illness is directly related to the workplace. Skilled Pittsburgh nurse & hospital worker injury lawyers can help you after being involved in an accident.

For many nurses and hospital workers, the thought of reporting a workplace accident or injury to a supervisor or employer may be daunting, and workers often don’t know where to begin. Many workers have questions regarding the workers’ compensation claims process, what type of benefits they are eligible to receive, and what the consequences are for filing a workers’ compensation claim for a nurse or hospital injury.

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Let us help. At Goodrich & Geist, P.C., our skilled workers’ compensation lawyers successfully handle a wide range of nurse and hospital worker injury claims. Our team fights tirelessly on your behalf, protecting your rights as a worker, and securing the maximum workers’ compensation benefits for your injury claim. 

Common Pittsburgh Nurse And Hospital Worker Injuries

While every workers’ compensation case is different, there are several injuries that are commonly sustained by nurses and hospital workers in the course of performing their duties. These injuries include — but are not limited to — any of the following:

The nature of nurse and hospital work involves a variety of job functions, including maneuvering gurneys, wheelchairs, and carts, which can cause strain on the wrists and neck. Hospital workers and nurses are often required to lift heavy patients, which can result in back and shoulder injuries. 

For those who work with patients experiencing mental health issues, these patients can unintentionally strike out at nurses or hospital workers, causing facial injuries or lacerations. Nurses and hospital workers can also be injured in workplace accidents, which range in variety and scope. 

If you are unsure of whether your injuries meet the standard for a workers’ compensation claim, schedule a free case evaluation with one of our experienced workers’ compensation attorneys today.

Understanding The Type Of Workers’ Compensation Benefits You May Receive For Nurse Or Hospital Worker Injuries In Pennsylvania

Any time a worker has suffered an injury on the job, workers’ compensation laws provide benefits to help the worker in their recovery. As long as the worker is eligible, they may receive workers’ compensation regardless of who was at fault for the injury. Generally speaking, workers’ compensation benefits may include any of the following in Pennsylvania:

Partial disability benefits are designed to compensate the injured worker who is unable to work at full capacity. In Pennsylvania, partial disability payments cover a maximum of 500 weeks.

Total disability payments are designed to compensate the injured worker who is unable to return to work. There is no time limit on these benefits in Pennsylvania.

Medical benefits provide coverage for medical treatment stemming from a workplace injury or illness, such as expenses for doctor visits, medical equipment, surgery, lab tests, and medications. In order to be covered, the medical treatment must be considered reasonable and necessary. The treatment must also be completed by a health care provider that is an authorized provider under the benefit plan.

Permanent injury benefits apply when an injured worker has suffered the loss of a body part. In Pennsylvania, the length of time that these benefits are offered varies from one case to another.

Death benefits are provided to the surviving spouse and minor dependents of a worker who dies from a work-related injury or illness within 300 weeks after the injury occurred.

Don’t settle for less than you deserve for your nurse or hospital worker injuries. Recover the maximum workers’ compensation benefits allowable in your case; contact our office to schedule a free case evaluation to learn more about the benefits you are entitled to receive.

Experienced Pittsburgh Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Recover Maximum Compensation For Nurse And Hospital Worker Injury Claims

Pittsburgh Nurse & Hospital Worker Injury Lawyers

At Goodrich & Geist, P.C., our workers’ compensation lawyers recover the maximum compensation for nurse and hospital worker injury claims. Our experienced legal team is available for a free confidential consultation to discuss your case and explain the compensation you may be entitled to receive. Schedule your free evaluation with our office today.

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About Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Located in the western part of Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is the county seat of Allegheny County. There are approximately 300,286 residents living in Pittsburgh’s city’s limits, ranking Pittsburgh the second largest city in Pennsylvania, and the 27th largest city in the United States. The population of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area ranks the region with the greatest number of people in both the Ohio Valley and Appalachia. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Nurse & Hospital Worker Injuries In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Are there deadlines for filing a workers’ compensation claim in Pennsylvania?

Yes. In Pennsylvania, the injured worker has 21 days to give the employer notice of their work-related injury. If more than 120 days have passed since the injury occurred, then the claim cannot be filed. In terms of compensation, the employer and employee may agree upon this amount on the seventh day after the injury or thereafter. Workers also have three years to file a claim seeking workers’ compensation benefits for the injury they sustained.

If I file a workers’ compensation claim in Pennsylvania, won’t my employer retaliate against me for reporting the injury?

Under workers’ compensation laws, if a worker files a workers’ compensation claim against their employer, the employer may not fire, discriminate against, or retaliate against the worker in any fashion. When a worker files a workers’ compensation claim, they relinquish the right to file a lawsuit against the employer or against any co-workers for any additional compensation. Workers’ compensation claims do not require the worker to prove fault. Because the employer is not held liable, both the worker and the employer are protected from further actions.

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