The Injured Worker's Guide to Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Law

Injured workers need straight answers to their questions about their Pennsylvania workers’ compensation claims. That’s why Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Attorney Daniel J. Siegel has published the completely-revised second edition of The Injured Worker’s Guide to Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Law, which answers common questions Attorney Siegel has received from his injured worker clients since he began representing claimants in 1984. Attorney Siegel is considered one of the preeminent experts on the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act. His appeals court decisions have helped more injured workers and medical providers who treat the workers than virtually any other lawyer.<br/><br/>Written without legalese, the easy-to-read booklet answers your questions, including: What Is Workers’ Compensation – The “Act” Benefits Generally Total Temporary Disability Benefits/Calculation of Average Weekly Wage Partial Disability Medical Benefits How Does an Attorney Get Paid? What Are an Employee’s Obligations? What Are an Employer’s Obligations? Claims Processing & Other Information Employer’s Acceptance of Employee’s Injury Notice of Compensation Payable Notice of Temporary Compensation Payable Denial/Stopping Benefits Under An NTCP “Medical Only” NCP Notice of Workers’ Compensation Denial Medical Care Issues What Doctor Can I See? & Must I Treat with a Company Doctor for 90 Days? The Doctor I Am Seeing Isn’t Helping, Can I See Another One? Travel Expenses Litigation Can I Settle My Claim? What Not to Do If You Get Hurt Who is Entitled to Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits? No Matter Where You Live, If You Were Hurt in Pennsylvania, You’re Entitled to Workers’ Compensation Benefits What Types of Injuries Are Covered Under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act? How Are Wage Loss Benefits Calculated Under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp Act? When Will I Receive My Benefits? How Long Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits? Can I Sue My Employer? Do I Need a Lawyer? What Do You Do If You Have Been Denied Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Benefits? What If My Employer Tries to Stop My Workers’ Compensation Benefits – By Filing A Petition Or Just Cutting Off My Checks? Attorney Siegel is also the author of Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Law: The Basics: A Primer For Lawyers, Workers, Medical Providers, Insurance Professionals & Others, and many other books.