With millions of people living and working in greater Philadelphia, and a strong union presence throughout our state, workplace injuries are a serious issue in Philadelphia. Work injuries happen, not only in heavy industry and construction, but also in jobs involving a risk of car accidents, violent crime and other dangerous events. People injured at work, and the families of those killed, should usually be covered by workers’ compensation laws -- but in practice, some employers will do anything to avoid paying because it will ultimately raise their insurance costs. That’s why injured workers should speak to a Philadelphia injury lawyer as soon as possible after the accident, to protect their legal rights.

After a work injury, most Pennsylvania workers should be able to claim compensation for medical bills and partial replacement wages through their employers’ workers’ compensation insurance. However, this is not a simple process, and some employers intentionally make it difficult. Workers absolutely should still make their claims, but they should seriously consider hiring a Philadelphia injury lawyer if they believe their employer is trying to discourage them from making a claim, or their claim is unfairly denied. Rosenbaum & Associates stands by workers throughout the claims and appeals process, making sure their rights are respected at every step.

Workers’ compensation insurance normally bars injured workers from suing the employer. But workers are free to sue a third party, such as a contractor, an equipment manufacturer or an unsafe driver. They may also sue the employer if workers’ compensation appeals fail or if it illegally failed to carry insurance at all. This allows injured workers and their families to get fuller compensation.

To learn more about claiming fair payments for a work injury or tell us about your case, contact Rosenbaum & Associates today for a free case evaluation. At Rosenbaum & Associates, we offer free consultations, so potential clients can ask us about the strength and value of their cases with no further obligation or charge. You are always welcome to contact us online or call us toll–free at 1–800–753–4257. To reach our downtown Philadelphia office from the west or northwest, take the Schuylkill Expressway (Interstate 76) to the Vine Street Expressway (Interstate 676) east and exit at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Continue into the traffic circle, exit at 19th Street and turn left onto Market Street. From the east and New Jersey, take Interstate 95 to Interstate 676 west, take the Broad Street exit downtown and merge onto 15th Street. Turn right at John F. Kennedy Boulevard, left onto 17th Street and left onto Market Street. For those using public transit, our office is also very close to Suburban Station.