Is a work-related knee injury keeping you from doing your job duties? You may be wondering what to do next:
Our lawyers can help you explore all of your compensation options for a workplace injury.
Employees in all types of workplaces are at a potential risk for knee injuries. The joints and tendons in your knees are vulnerable to slowly developing injuries after several years in the workforce. Additionally, workers in physically demanding and hazardous professions such as construction, mining, and manufacturing often injure their knees in workplace accidents.
In either situation, you qualify for Workers' Compensation benefits as long as your injury is directly related to your job duties. However, many employers and insurance companies may dispute these claims, arguing that the injury was preexisting or unrelated to your job duties.
There are certain situations in which a personal injury claim is also an option - such as a construction site accident caused by an independent contractor's negligent mistake. In order to file one these claims, your injury must have been caused by the negligence of someone other than a co-worker or your employer.
If you're unable to work because of a knee injury, it's important to consider all possible avenues for compensation. Your employer and their insurance company will likely look for any valid reason to limit your coverage or deny your claim completely. It's often necessary to have your own work injury lawyer who has experience in the claims and appeals process.
Knee injuries in the workplace are fairly common. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2015 there were over 100,000 knee injuries which required at least one day away from work.
There are a variety of working conditions which increase the risk of developing a knee injury. Common conditions which frequently lead to Workers' Comp claims include:
Regardless of the nature of your injury, it's extremely important to receive medical care and to report the injury as soon as possible. The Workers' Comp Board will require strict documentation and evidence for your injury, and it's important to file the appropriate paperwork by set deadlines.
At The Disability Guys Pennsylvania, we understand how stressful it is to be out of work after getting injured on the job. You may be watching medical bills pile up while no more paychecks are coming in. This is why we offer free consultations and only require payment if we successfully help you earn compensation. This way, you can focus on getting better without worry about how you'll pay your bills.
We've seen far too many employers and insurance companies try to weasel out of providing the compensation that injured workers rightfully deserve. We take pride in taking on these powerful entities in order to fight for workers rights. No worker should ever have to worry about taking care of their family after getting hurt on the job just so an insurance company can limit their liability.
“I have been working since I was 14. I have probably held at least two dozen different jobs and I’ve seen people injured and hurt. One of the reasons I got involved with disability law is that I have a very good family friend who has been disabled his entire life, and I’ve seen how he’s struggled in order to keep working and try to work. When I was presented with the opportunity to get involved with what’s called “disability law,” I was really thrilled to be able to not only practice being an attorney, but helping other people who really need to know things about what their choices are, what they can do, and what their future may hold.
I am originally from Maple Glen, PA and is a life-long Eagles fan.
I have focused on helping individuals with their workers’ compensation, social security disability and long-term disability claims, as well as obtaining financial security for individuals who have had accidents.
As part of helping workers’ and their families, I have also been active in teaching continuing legal education courses to other attorneys, provide free seminars and webinars to the public on how to protect their rights, and I am active in various organizations such as the National Organization of Social Security Claims Representatives, the Injured Workers’ Bar Association and the Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group.”
Brian Mittman, Esq.
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This week's accident roundup features: An accident involving two SEPTA vehicles in Philly A teenage boy loses his leg after being struck by a train An intoxicated Delaware County couple recklessly crashes into 3 parked cars If you've recently been injured in an accident caused by someone else, a personal injury lawsuit could help you […]
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Danielle Dexter,
Workers Comp Client from Westchester County
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Workers Compensation Client
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