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    If you live or work in Boyertown, you may be familiar with Workers’ Compensation and how that system is supposed to take care of injured workers after an accident at work.  Even if your are not familiar with it, this system and its rules will be incredibly important to your recovery.

    Our attorneys work exclusively with injured workers to help them get the benefits they need after an injury.  We stand up for workers against their employers and the insurance carriers they use, fighting their attempts to deny coverage and keep workers from getting the replacement wages and medical expenses they need to keep going after getting hurt at work.

    For a free review of your injury case, call the Certified Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Specialists at Cardamone Law today at (267) 651-7945.

    What is Workers’ Compensation for Boyertown Employees?

    If you work anywhere in Pennsylvania, including Boyertown, you are probably covered by a Workers’ Compensation policy.  Most employees in the Commonwealth are required to carry this insurance policy to cover their workers’ work-related injuries, getting them the coverage they need without the worker needing to prove who was at fault.  It is important to understand what benefits this system provides, what proof is necessary to get coverage, and what our Workers’ Comp lawyers can do to help you.

    What Benefits Does Workers’ Comp Provide in Boyertown, PA?

    Injured workers should be entitled to claim both coverage for any medical bills as well as a portion of their lost wages when filing for Workers’ Comp benefits.

    Medical Bills

    If your injury was indeed related to your work, then all medical care costs for the injury should be covered.  In the first 90 days of your injury, you might be required to get treatment from a doctor on a list provided by your employer’s insurance carrier, but after that, you can often seek care from a doctor of your choice.  Even during those first 90 days, you are usually entitled to a second opinion from a doctor of your choice if you need surgery.  If the insurance carrier’s list does not include a specialist in a field you need, you can seek care from a specialist outside the list, as well.

    Emergency medical care related to the accident itself should also be covered, so never hesitate to go to the hospital if you get hurt at work.  If your employer tries to prevent you from seeking care, contact a lawyer right away.

    These medical benefits are supposed to cover any care reasonably related to your injury, including the cost of in-office medical services, mental health counseling, medication, and more.

    Lost Earnings

    If your injury is severe enough to keep you from working for at least 7 days before you can start receiving lost wages for your injury on the 8th day.  If the injury ultimately keeps you from working for at least 14 days, they pay you back wages for the first 7 days as well.

    The amount paid is capped at the statewide weekly average wage – which is $1,325 for 2024.  Typically, benefits are paid at a rate of 2/3 of your average weekly wages, subject to that cap at the statewide average.  However, if your wages are under a certain amount – $993.76 for 2024 numbers – then the amount you receive is fixed at $662.50 per week instead.  If your wages are even lower – under $763.11 per week for 2024 – then you receive 90% of your average wage as weekly benefits.

    While this does not reimburse you for your full lost wages in any case, it is still a strong trade-off, as all medical bills should be paid for.  In many cases, the cost of medical care could be well over half of your typical wage – or even more than your wages could afford – but these amounts are covered in full while your wages are only reduced by a maximum of around 1/3.

    Evidence Needed for Coverage Under Workers’ Comp in Boyertown, PA

    To prove that your injury is worth Workers’ Comp benefits, you need to show that the injury was work-related.  This does not necessarily mean that it happened at your place of business, as many workers have somewhat irregular jobs and might travel or go to other places of business as part of their job.  In any case, any injuries related to the tasks you perform for your employer should be covered.

    If you had witnesses to the accident, they could help link your injuries to your work tasks.  You should also have your doctor analyze the injuries and give an opinion on how the injury happened, as your medical records will be good evidence to help show the accident was work-related, too.

    Note that these benefits are usually paid only to “employees.”  If you work as an independent contractor, you might not be covered by an employer’s Workers’ Comp policy, and you would not have coverage unless your employer was misclassifying you as a contractor.  Our attorneys may be able to look into your situation and find evidence about how you perform your work that shows you should have been classified as an employee, potentially getting you benefits under your “employer’s” coverage.

    Lastly, it is important to document your accident and communications with your employer and care providers after the accident.  This will all be important in showing the insurance carrier that your injury should be covered and, if they refuse coverage, to help show the courts that they should order the insurance carrier to pay your benefits.

    How Our Lawyers Can Help with Your Boyertown, PA Workers’ Comp Claim

    As mentioned, your case might have to go before a judge.  If the insurance carrier or your employer refuses to cover your injuries for any reason, we might need to get the courts involved to get your benefits paid.  Our lawyers can file to overturn the insurance carrier’s decisions about whether your injuries were work-related, their evaluation of whether you are unable to continue working, any considerations as to whether your injuries are total or partial, and other factors in how your case is decided.

    Call Our Workers’ Comp Lawyers in Boyertown, PA Today

    If you were hurt while working, contact Cardamone Law at (267) 651-7945 for a free review of your case with our Workers’ Comp attorneys.

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    Cardamone Law Has Negotiated Some of the Largest Workers’ Comp Settlements in Pennsylvania

    $6 Million
    Acted as Co-Counsel on a Case that Settled
    $2.2 Million
    Spinal Injury
    $897,000
    Lower Back Injury
    $740,000
    Amputation
    $650,000
    Lower Back Injury
    $550,000
    Neck Injury
    $425,000
    Leg Injury
    $375,000
    Knee Injury
    $325,000
    Ankle Injury
    $6 Million
    Acted as Co-Counsel on a Case that Settled
    $2.2 Million
    Spinal Injury
    $897,000
    Lower Back Injury
    $740,000
    Amputation
    $650,000
    Lower Back Injury
    $550,000
    Neck Injury
    $425,000
    Leg Injury
    $375,000
    Knee Injury
    $325,000
    Ankle Injury

    Client Testimonials

    "Without a doubt YOU are the best!!!"

    "Without a doubt YOU are the best!!! Every person who is in the horrible position of being injured at work should have someone as kind, compassionate and knowledgeable as you on their side. You never once made me feel like I was one of a hundred other clients. I always knew you had my back! You answered calls and emails at all hours. You fought every fight for me so I only had to worry about getting well. Behind your nice, calm face there’s a pit bull ready to take on any employer or judge. I can never thank you enough."

    - L. Edall
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    "Best Law Firm around!"

    "Cardomone law is absolutely fantastic! They are very responsive and helpful and they will fight to get you what you deserve. Shirley is also very helpful whenever you have any questions! Best Law Firm around!"

    - C. Edwards
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    "Thank you from the bottom of my heart Mike and Shirley!!"

    I called Shirley when I was scared and didn’t know what where my next dime was coming from after I was out with my work injury. Shirley was very kind and helpful guiding me every single step of the way. Mike was not your typical lawyer was not pushy but very responsive to all my gazillion questions. He helped me get my settlement quickly and settlement check in a very timely manner. Would recommend them to anyone! Mike helped calm all my fears and anxieties as I was trying to navigate one of the hardest and most stressful times in my life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Mike and Shirley!!

    - Jen Thompson
    Google Reviews
    "Michael and Shirley are very dedicated...and getting the maximum amount favorable to my case"

    "Cardamone Law Firm were very helpful to me since day one. Michael and Shirley are very dedicated to my case giving me updates, answering my questions, being honest with my case, and getting the maximum amount favorable to my case. Thank you so much for your service and dedication and helping me to achieve not only your case but to guide and refer me in other needs too! You guys are the best law firm friendly and dedicated. I will recommend to anyone."

    - A. Ortiz
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    "Michael won my workers comp case after my employer insurance denied my claim."

    "Exceptional firm. Highly recommend this law firm. Michael won my Workers Comp case after my employer insurance denied my claim. Him and his staff were always at my reach for legal and emotional support. Am so happy I hire them. Thanks Michael and Ms. Shirley."

    - Carlos P.
    Google Reviews
    "[They] did an excellent job in getting me financially compensated in a fairly short amount of time."

    "I recently had a work related injury and was receiving Workers' Compensation (medical benefits only). Soon after I was fired, so I contacted Paul Silver at Cardamone Law Firm who did an excellent job in getting me financially compensated in a fairly short amount of time. Paul and his assistant Shirley always responded to any questions I had about the case in a very short amount of time. Thank you for helping me with this difficult case."

    - Robin C.
    Google Reviews
    "Highly recommend."

    "Cardamone Law was great with helping my husband with his Workers Comp issues. Mike and Shirley were the best with letting us know what was going on every step of the way. Highly recommend."

    - Danielle P.
    Google Reviews
    "Mike Cardamone is amazing"

    "Mike Cardamone is amazing. He is "hands down" one of the best lawyers I've ever had the privilege of knowing. He is very kind, understanding, knowledgeable in his field, always very thorough and helpful. He was extremely professional and someone who truly cares about his clients. I felt completely at ease with him. He was a pleasure to work with, explained everything in detail, as well as answered all my questions with knowledge and care. If you want someone you can trust, who communicates every step of the way, will fight for you and make sure you win your case, he is it! I will refer all my family and friends to him. Thank you so much Mike, for everything. I appreciate all your hard work and dedication in helping me."

    - Allie M.
    Google Reviews
    "Best Workers' Comp Lawyer!"

    "Michael is simply the best! He was there for me from day 1 till the end, and we won the case!! He is always available to help. I had a gazillion questions and he would answer them one by one. He's a great lawyer and I feel lucky to have found him online from reading other outstanding reviews about him. Believe me, they're true!"

    - Faith B.
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    "Great Attorney"

    "Great attorney, handled case quickly and efficiently. I would recommend him and would use him again. He was always available to answer any questions we had. Thank you, Mr. Cardamone."

    - H. Anderson
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