When are benefits payable under PA Workers’ Compensation?

An injured worker must be out of work for seven days (including holidays and weekends) before benefits kick in. After fourteen days, you are entitled to a retroactive payment of the first seven days.  This refers only to monetary benefits. Medical benefits are effective immediately after injury but be sure to notify your employer as soon as possible when an injury occurs and also call your Montgomery County, PA Workers Compensation Lawyer.   

Volunteer Work and Workers' Compensation in Montgomery County

If you are volunteering in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, you must be careful regarding injuries while you are volunteering.  In Wolf v. WCAB (County of Berks), a volunteer who received a stipend for food and transportation did not receive "wages" and thus is not eligible for worker's compensation.

Furthermore, in Brookhaven Baptist Church v. WCAB (Halvorson) from 2007, an employee of a church was performing volunteer services for the church which was not part of their employment agreement.  The individual was injured while performing their volunteer work.  This person was not eligible for workers' compensation.

So, if you are injured, it is likely you are not eligible.  But, you should check with a lawyer from Montgomery County who practices workers' comp law to find out what your rights are.

Quick Hits: Can an injured employee receiving workers’ compensation also apply for social security benefits?

Yes, an injured employee in Montgomery County, PA may be able to apply for socialsecurity benefits.  However, certain conditions apply. Your workers’ compensation benefits will be reduced.

If you are in Bucks County, you should contact a Bucks County disability lawyer for your social security benefits.  

What is the PA Workers’ Compensation maximum benefit?

If you are in Montgomery County, PA and have a workers' compensation issue, you are covered under Pennsylvania law.  It is important to understand the nuances of the payment issues regarding workers' compensation in our county.

Most injured workers receive a benefit equal to two thirds of their weekly salary.  However, there is a maximum amount which changes every year and is based on the statewide average weekly wage.

For the year 2013 the PA maximum is $917.00 for injuries occurring on or after January 1, 2013.