In Pennsylvania, being injured on the job, on a job site or in the workplace can set your life back on several levels such as medically, emotionally and financially. The financial aspect often has to do with wages lost due to being injured. In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania if you are hurt at work you may be entitled to lost wages benefits under Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Law.
If you have been injured at work it may make sense to consult with an experienced Media, PA Lost Wages Attorney regarding claiming your benefits. The Law Office of Schuster Jachetti can help with the legal and administrative issues regarding your claim. Call them today at 610 892 9200.
Types Of Lost Wages Compensation
Under Pennsylvania law the type of disability you have dictates the amount and term of your lost wages benefits. The 2 types of disability are Total Disability and Partial Disability.
Total Disability typically offers 2/3 of your gross weekly wages prior to the injury. Although there is a maximum weekly cap which, as of 2010, was $845.00/week.
Partial Disability allows those who return to light duty, lesser paying positions to receive 2/3 difference in pay for a maximum of 500 weeks.
Over time lost wages may be reduced if you ultimately receive another source of income such as SS Old Age, pension or unemployment benefits among others. Also, lost wages terms never allow for a cost of living increase under current Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation law.
Contact A Tenacious Media, PA Lost Wages Lawyer
The Delaware County Lost Wages Lawyers at Schuster Jachetti represent those injured in workplace accidents and work related accidents resulting in lost wages. Schuster Jachetti have a tremendous amount of experience handling work related injury claims resulting in partial and/or total disability where lost wages are a concern. Feel free to contact them at 610 892 9200 regarding obtaining the compensation you may be entitled to under Pennsylvania Workers Compensation law.
The Law Office of Schuster Jachetti serves those injured at work in the Greater Philadelphia Metropolitan area including the following counties: Delaware, Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester & Montgomery.
