How fast should I report my work injury in Pennsylvania?

Report it to your employer right away. You technically have up to 120 days, but reporting within 21 days helps benefits start sooner and avoids disputes about notice.

Do I have to see the employer’s panel doctors?

Often for the first 90 days—if your employer properly posted the panel list and had you sign the acknowledgment. After day 90, you can choose your own provider and the insurer must pay for reasonable, necessary treatment.

What if my claim is denied or my checks stop?

You can file a claim petition (and sometimes a penalty petition). If your benefits began under a Temporary Notice of Compensation Payable (TNCP), the insurer can stop them within 90 days unless it converts to an acceptance. Act quickly to preserve evidence and keep your case moving.

How are wage loss checks calculated—and do both jobs count?

Checks are based on your average weekly wage, typically about two-thirds up to a yearly state maximum. Pennsylvania allows “concurrent employment,” so bring pay stubs from all jobs you held at the time of injury.

Should I settle for a lump sum?

A Compromise and Release can provide closure but usually ends wage loss and medical rights. Consider medical stability, future care costs, and potential Social Security Disability or Medicare impacts before deciding.

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A work injury can upend paychecks, medical care, and family routines. Liberty Bell Workers Compensation provides step-by-step help with reporting, forms, medical documentation, and communication with insurers so benefits start and continue without unnecessary delays. We prepare you for IMEs, collect supportive medical opinions, and keep you informed about every hearing or filing. If your claim needs to move from first report to a formal petition, we explain the process and handle the filings so you can focus on recovery.

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What To Do After A Workplace Injury

Report the injury to your employer as soon as possible, follow recommended treatment, and document symptoms and work restrictions. If you are within the 90-day panel period, we help you navigate provider choices; after that window, we discuss options with your own doctor. When questions arise about wage loss rates, modified duty, or time away from work, our team will review pay history and medical notes to protect your benefits. For a deeper walkthrough, review Filing a Claim and call for tailored guidance.

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We assist with initial claims, hearings on denied workers’ comp claims, and defense against insurer petitions to terminate, suspend, or modify benefits. When it makes sense, we negotiate lump sum settlements and explain how a Compromise and Release could affect medical care and weekly checks. If a third party caused your injury, our team coordinates with personal injury counsel so all sources of compensation are pursued.

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Work Injuries We Handle Across Pennsylvania

From construction accidents in Northern Liberties and Fishtown to repetitive stress injuries in King of Prussia offices, we handle back and neck injuries, fractures, amputations, burns, CRPS, hearing loss, vision loss, chemical exposures, and respiratory conditions. We also represent healthcare, warehouse, transit, hospitality, and public employees throughout Philadelphia County, the Main Line, Bucks and Montgomery Counties, the Lehigh Valley, Berks County, Lancaster County, and York County.

When Benefits Are Denied Or Delayed

If a claim stalls or a Notice of Compensation Denial arrives, quick action matters. We file the appropriate petitions, gather medical and vocational evidence, and prepare you for testimony. If you received a petition to terminate, suspend, or modify benefits, contact us immediately so deadlines are met and your weekly checks remain protected during litigation.

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Answers To Common Questions, Without Legal Jargon

How fast should I report my work injury in Pennsylvania?
Report it to your employer right away. You technically have up to 120 days, but reporting within 21 days helps benefits start sooner and avoids disputes about notice.
Do I have to see the employer’s panel doctors?
Often for the first 90 days—if your employer properly posted the panel list and had you sign the acknowledgment. After day 90, you can choose your own provider and the insurer must pay for reasonable, necessary treatment.
What if my claim is denied or my checks stop?
You can file a claim petition (and sometimes a penalty petition). If your benefits began under a Temporary Notice of Compensation Payable (TNCP), the insurer can stop them within 90 days unless it converts to an acceptance. Act quickly to preserve evidence and keep your case moving.
How are wage loss checks calculated—and do both jobs count?
Checks are based on your average weekly wage, typically about two-thirds up to a yearly state maximum. Pennsylvania allows “concurrent employment,” so bring pay stubs from all jobs you held at the time of injury.
Should I settle for a lump sum?
A Compromise and Release can provide closure but usually ends wage loss and medical rights. Consider medical stability, future care costs, and potential Social Security Disability or Medicare impacts before deciding.

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Call (215) 557-5540 or send a message for prompt guidance. Our team serves clients from Rittenhouse to Roxborough, South Philly to Manayunk, and statewide by phone or video. Liberty Bell Workers Compensation is ready to take on the process while you take care of your health.