What is a workers’ compensation claim petition?

When you are injured on the job, you are required to inform your employer. It is possible that the insurance company for your employer will deny your claim. Being denied does not preclude receiving benefits. If this occurs, you must file a claim petition in Pennsylvania to receive the workers' compensation you are owed.

In Pennsylvania, the workers' compensation system enables the majority of injured employees to receive medical insurance benefits. However, injured employees are required to comply with a number of requirements and procedures. Similarly, there are an equal number of questions regarding these procedures. One of these, and one of the most complicated, is what to do if your employer's insurance company denies your workers' compensation claim. If you have been injured on the job and your claim has been denied, you should contact Brandon J. Broderick as soon as possible to speak with a Pennsylvania workers' compensation attorney.

You must demonstrate that you are entitled to workers' compensation and that the state should overturn the insurer's decision. How do you fight for the money necessary for your recovery?

Learn how to file a workers’ compensation claim petition below.

What is a Workers’ Compensation Claim Petition?

A workers' compensation claim petition is a document filed with the commonwealth by the claimant, or the employee who was injured on the job. It goes to the Bureau of Workers' Compensation within the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. The forms are accessible on the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Bureau's official website.

The form must contain:

• The date that the work related injury happened
• Description of your work related injury and how it occurred
• Wage information your job and title if applicable and how much money you will be missing while you are out of work due to the injury

There are instructions on the website of the Bureau. Typically, you must confirm in the petition that you gave your employer sufficient notice of the injury. You will submit the petition via the Workers' Compensation Automated and Integrated System, a 24/7 accessible online application.

When Do I Need to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim Petition?

As soon as you receive the denial from your employer's insurance company, you may file a claim petition. If you receive no response whatsoever, you can file a claim 21 days after reporting your workplace injury. You will want to file your petition as soon as possible in order to obtain the money you are owed. The quicker you file your petition, the sooner a judge will consider your case and render a decision.

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