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    Workers’ Compensation is the best way for many injured workers to get compensated for their lost wages and medical expenses after a work injury, but accessing the benefits you are entitled to can often be an uphill battle.  Without a lawyer, many injury victims simply do not have the know-how or resources to fight denials and get their benefits approved or paid through a settlement.

    Our attorneys can help you with your case by making sure you have all the paperwork and evidence you need to prove your injury and the effect it has on your ability to work.  We can also file petitions in court to get a judge to decide your case, potentially overriding any denials from the insurance carrier.  We can also help negotiate settlements and see to it that your benefits cover your needs to the full extent of the law.

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

    What Workers Qualify for Workers’ Comp in Mechanicsburg?

    Most workers who live or work in and around Mechanicsburg should be covered by a Workers’ Comp policy at their job.  Employers with even one employee who could get injured and need Workers’ Comp benefits are required to carry insurance.

    Note that employee – or as the Workers’ Comp Act calls them, “employes” – means basically any worker with a “master-servant” relationship.  That is to say that any worker who has the time, place, and manner of their work controlled by their employer should be covered.  This, by definition, excludes “independent contractors,” who usually perform work on their own time and at their own instruction and merely turn in a finished project for a client who has contracted with them.  Many employers rely on this distinction to avoid having to cover injured workers, but “misclassification” is sometimes rampant in some industries at various times.  As such, it is important to have our Workers’ Comp lawyers review your case and determine whether you qualify as an employee or a contractor.

    There are a few jobs and professions that simply are not required to be covered, including realtors and longshoremen.  Workers for federal employers are also covered under a separate federal system.  Otherwise, basically all workers should be covered in the case of a work-related accident.

    What Accidents Are Covered Under Workers’ Comp in Mechanicsburg?

    Workers’ Comp is required to cover any injuries that are considered “work-related.”  This typically includes any injuries you sustained while actually performing work.  The injury does not have to occur on your employer’s premises, especially considering the fact that many jobs take workers off site.  As such, the law looks more at whether the injury was within the scope of your work and happened while you were actually working.

    One area that often confuses people is injuries during your commute or while driving from work site to work site.  Accidents during your morning/evening commute usually would not qualify as “work-related,” but injuries during an accident between sites would.  If driving to another job site is part of your work, then an accident during that trip is certainly work-related.

    The seriousness of the injury is not supposed to be taken into account.  Many workers do not face high-risk scenarios at their jobs, such as workers performing “desk jobs” or jobs at grocery stores.  However, even something mild like lifting a box could result in a surprisingly serious back injury.  You could also face surprisingly serious injuries in a slip and fall, sudden electrocution accident, or other tragic accident.  Your employer cannot get out of paying for your injury just because it was worse than might be expected or because you had a previous condition that made the effects of the accident worse.  Accidents resulting in permanent harm, substantial facial scarring, lost hearing/vision, amputation, or lost function in a body part can also result in additional benefits called “specific loss” benefits.

    On the other hand, some injuries can be “too mild” to get substantial coverage.  If you get hurt at work and need medical treatment, that should be covered.  However, you cannot get replacement wages for lost work unless you are out of work for over 7 days.  This often means that burns in a kitchen, a slice from a box cutter, or even a mild concussion might not result in wage-loss benefits.

    Benefits and Settlements for Injured Workers in Mechanicsburg

    Injured workers often need substantial medical care to treat their conditions.  Additionally, an injury that keeps you out of work for a prolonged period should be paid for their lost time.  These usually come in the form of medical benefits and wage-loss benefits, which can be paid as part of a lump settlement instead of ongoing benefits.

    Medical benefits cover your treatment for the injury but not for other conditions.  This means covering surgeries, hospital stays, physical therapy, prescriptions, and more.  Care will usually be given by a doctor the employer has chosen, allowing them to set up your treatment plan and decide what is necessary.  However, if you need additional treatment the insurance carrier is reluctant to pay for, we may be able to get it covered.

    Wage-loss benefits pay you back for your lost time at work at a rate of 2/3 of your normal paycheck, subject to a maximum value.  If you work part time now or took on light-duty work that pays less, your benefits are 2/3 of the difference between old and new wages.

    As mentioned above, you can also get specific loss benefits on top of these benefits.

    When settling a case, you can often get a lump sum as a “global settlement,” covering all areas of benefits.  Some carriers may also be willing to settle your wages but continue to pay your medical benefits as you go.  In any case, the settlement must be enough to cover what you need paid, and you should work with a lawyer to go over the potential medical care costs, any surprise costs that might arise if your condition worsens, and a projection of your wage-loss benefits up until the time you would be able to return to work.

    Call Our Workers’ Comp Attorneys in Mechanicsburg, PA Today

    Call (267) 651-7945 for a free case review with Cardamone Law’s Workers’ Compensation attorneys right away.

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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.
    Google Reviews
    "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
    Google Reviews