Are there conditions other than sustaining an accident on the job whereby an employee can receive Workers’ Compensation?

If the work you do on your job causes a pre-existing injury to become worse you may be eligible for Workers’ Compensation.   An example would be a worsening of a herniated disc.  Also, if you suffer from an occupational disease related to your employment (such as black lung) or if you sustain an injury caused by repetitive stress, you may be eligible for Workers’ Compensation.

It makes sense, if you have any questions, to call the Montgomery County Worker's Compensation Lawyer for a free consultation.   

Is an injured employee required to submit to a vocational examination if the employer orders one?

An employer can request a vocational exam after an injury in order to determine if the worker still retains earning power.  In other words, the employer is looking to see if the injured worker can still perform some type of work which might lessen or stop the workers’ compensation benefits he/she is receiving. In such cases, it is best to seek the advice of an attorney who practices workers’ compensation in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. 

Quick Hits: Where is the main office of the PA Workers’ Compensation Bureau?

The address is: 1171 South Cameron Street, Room 324, Harrisburg, PA 17104-2501. 

The phone number is: 717-783-5421. The toll free number is 800-482-2383.