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How Do I Know If My Claim Was Accepted In PA Work Comp?

You will know whether or not your Workers’ Compensation claim is accepted by the letter you get in the mail. It will either inform you of your lost-wage benefits or tell you that your claim was denied, in which case we can appeal.

You should know if your claim is accepted within three weeks of reporting a workplace injury to your employer. If it takes any longer, tell our lawyers, and we can contact the carrier to inquire about the delay. Quickly reporting an injury, documenting it accurately, and consulting with our lawyers about your claim can help it succeed. Claims may be denied for lack of medical evidence or other reasons, so let us work on your case to help avoid rejection.

For a free and confidential case review from our Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation lawyers, call Cardamone Law now at (267) 651-7945.

How Does Workers’ Comp Notify You About Your Accepted Claim?

You will get a “Notice of Compensation Payable” letter from your employer’s carrier if your Workers’ Compensation claim is accepted in Pennsylvania. We can review this document, assess the benefits you will receive, and take any necessary future steps.

First, our Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation lawyers will check your lost-wage benefits to ensure the calculations are correct. Generally speaking, Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania pays about two-thirds of your salary, and how long you get lost-wage benefits depends on their type. Workers’ Compensation should also pay all necessary medical damages.

There is a maximum dollar amount allowed for lost-wage benefits in Pennsylvania. This gets adjusted annually and is $1,347 in 2025. If your benefit amount is inaccurate, we can contact the provider to amend it.

When Do You Get Notified if Your Workers’ Comp Claim is Accepted in Pennsylvania?

Your employer’s Workers’ Compensation carrier should promptly review your claim so that you get notified of its approval as soon as possible after suffering a work-related injury.

Carriers have 21 days from employers’ learning of an injury to decide a claim and send the claimant a Notice of Compensation Payable letter.

If you have missed more than three weeks of work because of an injury and you have not heard back from your employer’s Workers’ Compensation carrier about a claim, call our lawyers. We can contact the carrier to check the status of your claim and determine if additional documentation or evidence is required for its approval.

How Do You Know if Your Workers’ Compensation Claim is Denied in Pennsylvania?

Your employer’s carrier will send you a Notice of Workers’ Compensation Denial letter if your claim is rejected. You should also receive this notice within 21 days of your report of injury.

Let our lawyers read the letter to determine why your claim was denied. Insurers might reject claims without sufficient evidence that the claimant was hurt while working or did not intentionally injure themselves.

A lack of corroborating medical evidence might also lead to a denial in Pennsylvania. We must determine why your claim was rejected so we can successfully appeal it.

Allowing our lawyers to work on your claim from the get-go may reduce the chances of an initial denial.

How Do You Appeal a Denied Workers’ Comp Claim?

If you are notified that your Workers’ Compensation claim was denied, we can start the appeals process. This begins with us filing a Claim Petition for Workers’ Compensation with the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania. The deadline for this is three years from the date of injury.

If the petition is denied, we can appeal that decision, but we must do so soon. There are several stages to the appeals process for Workers’ Compensation claims, all of which our attorneys can handle.

Adding more context and supporting evidence can lead to successful appeals of denied Workers’ Compensation claims, enabling injured employees to get the damages they require.

How to Ensure Your Workers’ Compensation Claim is Accepted in Pennsylvania

Help ensure your Workers’ Compensation claim is accepted in Pennsylvania by promptly reporting your injury, documenting the injury, and contacting our lawyers to help with your case.

Report the Injury

Prioritize reporting a workplace injury to your employer. File any internal reports required of you and tell your boss if you cannot return to work. They must then inform their Workers’ Compensation carrier to begin the claims process. Though you have up to 120 days to report the injury to your employer, you should do so right away.

If you do not report the injury immediately, the carrier might argue you weren’t injured at work and could reject your claim.

Document the Injury

Thoroughly documenting an accident and injury also helps a Workers’ Compensation claim get accepted. Taking pictures after explosions, vehicle collisions, or other major accidents on worksites documents them. Witness statements also help, so tell us if any of your peers were present during the incident.

You should also go to the hospital or get whatever medical care is appropriate for your injury. For the first 90 days following a workplace injury, you generally must get treated by a doctor from your employer’s approved list. There are some exceptions to this, such as if you need a second opinion.

Call Our Lawyers

You can also contact our lawyers to help your Workers’ Compensation claim get accepted. We are very experienced in navigating Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation system, calculating claimants’ benefits, and appealing unfair denials. We can give carriers additional information upon request, like more medical records.

We can quickly initiate claims so that injured employees don’t get overwhelmed by medical expenses or lost wages and instead start receiving the compensation they need while unable to work.

Call Our Workers’ Comp Lawyers for Help with Your Case in Pennsylvania Today

For a free case evaluation from Cardamone Law, call our Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation lawyers at (267) 651-7945.

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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
$315,000
Lower Back Injury
$310,000
Lower Back Injury
$305,000
Lower Back Injury
$250,000
Truck Accident
$235,000
Shoulder Injury
$225,000
Neck Injury
$220,000
Concussion
$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
$315,000
Lower Back Injury
$310,000
Lower Back Injury
$305,000
Lower Back Injury
$250,000
Truck Accident
$235,000
Shoulder Injury
$225,000
Neck Injury
$220,000
Concussion

Client Testimonials

Very confident and comfortable with this team of lawyers.

This firm is highly ethical and have always handled my clients’ cases the right way. Very confident and comfortable with this team of lawyers.

- Jared Z.
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If a family member or I are ever unfortunate enough to experience a workplace injury, Cardamone Law is who I will be calling.

I've had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Cardamone for quite a few years, first as a classmate, then as a colleague. I have referred him multiple clients, each one satisfied with his representation and/or knowledge of the law as it pertains to Workers Comp. If a family member or I are ever unfortunate enough to experience a workplace injury, Cardamone Law is who I will be calling.

- Vazken Z.
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If you are in need of an outstanding, knowledgeable, proven, and professional workman’s comp attorney look no more, you won’t be disappointed. I found Attorney Cardamone on Avvo.com. His response to my question was fast and full of insight. At that moment, I knew he was the one to call. From day one, communication was consistent and he took the time to make sure I understood the process every step of the way. I want to also give special thanks to Shirley who always brightened my day with every call or email, her energy, and caring spirit was a Godsend. I want to thank Attorney Paul Silver who worked relentlessly and executed with precision throughout my case and to Attorney Deb Mattei who was very kind, thorough , and responsive to any questions I had and took me over finish line. Choosing Cardamone Law Firm was one of the best decisions I’ve made.
Thank you.

- Tammie W.
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- Marah F.
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- C. Y. S.
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Their dedication and knowledge of workers’ compensation law are unmatched.

I can't thank Cardamone Workers' Comp Law Firm enough for their outstanding support and expertise. From the beginning, they were honest, responsive, and fully committed to my case. Michael Cardamone and his team made a stressful situation much easier to navigate, always keeping me informed and fighting for what was fair. Their dedication and knowledge of workers’ compensation law are unmatched. Highly recommend to anyone needing a strong advocate on their side!

- Daquan F.S.
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"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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"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
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- 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.
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"[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."

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