Workers' Compensation Law Firm in Harrisburg, PA

Were you or a loved one hurt on the job in Harrisburg, PA? You may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to cover your medical bills and lost wages while you recover and take care of your health. Call an experienced Harrisburg workers’ compensation attorney at Marzzacco Niven & Associates at (717) 231-1640 to fight and get the full value of your claim.

Our legal team handles more than 300 workers compensation claims each year. We’re well-equipped to manage your case, handle any appeals, and protect your legal rights through the process.

Are you curious about your options after an on-the-job illness or injury? Contact our law offices in Pennsylvania to meet with our existing team for a free consultation today.

How a Harrisburg Workers’ Compensation Lawyer at Marzzacco Niven & Associates Can Help With a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Harrisburg

How Marzzacco Niven & Associates Can Help With a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Harrisburg

If you suffered a workplace injury or illness, you are entitled to compensation and benefits while you recover. After all, you were injured while working. Workers compensation provides benefits regardless of who caused your injury. Still, it can be surprisingly difficult to obtain the benefits you deserve in this situation.

Employers and insurance companies challenge compensation claims on a regular basis. Sometimes they simply request additional information. In other cases, they may deny your benefits claim entirely. Your employer may even allege that you weren’t really hurt on the job due to negligence or unsafe work conditions.

You can benefit from having an experienced Harrisburg personal injury lawyer in your corner. Our team includes attorneys who are Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialists in compensation law. Historically, our founding attorney is a former Pennsylvania workers’ compensation judge.

When you hire Marzzacco Niven & Associates, we will:

  • Handle the paperwork so that your claim is complete and timely
  • Help you obtain your impairment rating evaluation
  • Determine who is responsible for your injuries and whether you can proceed with a personal injury lawsuit
  • Defend you if your employer challenges your right to benefits
  • Negotiate with the insurance company
  • Advocate for your rights on appeal and during any hearings

Our Harrisburg personal injury attorneys have been helping injured workers since 2008. You can trust our legal team to put that experience in compensation law to work for you. Give us a call today to learn more about how we can help with your claim.

Overview of the Workers’ Compensation System in Harrisburg, PA

Most employers in Pennsylvania are required to purchase workers’ compensation insurance. Its benefits are designed to cover the costs of a work injury, illness, or disease.

If you develop a work-related injury or condition, you can file a claim for workers’ comp benefits. Injured workers aren’t required to prove negligence and are eligible for benefits regardless of who was liable for their accident.

What is My Harrisburg Workers’ Compensation Case Worth?

What is My Harrisburg Workers’ Compensation Case Worth?

Generally speaking, the severity of your work injury or illness will define the value of your claim. However, it can be tough to know whether you’re getting the maximum benefits rightful to you.

While every case is different, the following factors typically influence the value of a workers’ comp claim:

  • The extent of your disability and the duration of your recovery
  • Your average weekly wages prior to the accident
  • The cost of your medical treatment

Workers’ comp covers all of your reasonable and necessary medical care. It also provides wage replacement benefits while you recover. Most injured workers receive about ⅔ of their average weekly wages, including salary, hourly earnings, overtime, bonuses, and other forms of cash compensation.

However, you may receive more or less, depending on the following circumstances:

  • Your weekly wage is subject to a statewide maximum cash benefit cap of $1,205 per week in 2022 
  • You can receive up to 90% of your gross weekly wages if you earned less than $669.43 per week prior to the accident

Your benefit rate will depend on the maximum and minimum dollar amounts that are in place at the time you become incapable to work.

What Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits Are Available to Injured Workers?

What Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits Are Available to Injured Workers?

Many times, injured workers are not aware of the various compensation benefits that are available under Pennsylvania law. Our work accident attorneys at Marzzacco Niven & Associates handle hundreds of workers compensation cases per year. You can be confident that you’re receiving the full amount you deserve with us by your side.

Depending on the facts of your case, you may be entitled to the following types of benefits

  • Medical benefits, including ER visits, doctor’s visits, medications, home modifications, rehabilitation, and more
  • Temporary total disability benefits
  • Temporary partial disability benefits
  • Benefits for disfigurement or a specific loss
  • Death benefits

Your disability benefits will depend on the nature of your injuries or illness. Your treating physician will determine your disability status in an impairment rating evaluation or independent medical evaluation (IME).

Temporary Total Disability Benefits

Temporary total disability benefits are available if you’re completely unable to work for a period of time. After 105 weeks, you’ll undergo a medical examination to determine the extent of your disability.

If you remain at least 35% impaired, you may continue to benefit for total disability. Otherwise, you may be entitled to partial disability benefits or Social Security disability benefits.

Partial Disability Benefits

You can claim partial disability benefits for a maximum of 500 weeks. These benefits are available if your injury or illness allows you to return to a lower-paying job. 

Specific Loss Benefits

Benefits for physical disfigurement or a specific loss if you have permanently lost full or partial use of your:

  • Thumb
  • Finger
  • Hand
  • Arm
  • Leg
  • Foot
  • Toe
  • Sight
  • Hearing

You may also be entitled to benefit if you’ve suffered physical disfigurement to your face, head, or neck.

Workers’ Compensation In Wrongful Death Cases

Death benefits are paid to a surviving spouse or dependent family members when a work injury or illness is fatal.

Can I Sue My Employer for Damages?

Injured workers forfeit the right to sue their employers for damages under Pennsylvania workers compensation laws. However, you may have a personal injury claim against a negligent third party.

These lawsuits are called third-party claims. You may be entitled to sue for additional damages if your accident was caused by:

  • A negligent driver
  • The manufacturer of defective work equipment
  • A property owner or general contractor
  • A third-party vendor
  • Engineers or architects

Filing a lawsuit gives you the right to claim additional damages, including compensation for:

  • Past and upcoming medical expenses
  • 100% of your lost wages, income, and employment benefits
  • Diminished future earning potential
  • Rehabilitation 
  • Property damage
  • Pain and suffering
  • Mental anguish, anxiety, and depression
  • Diminished quality of life
  • Disfigurement and scarring
  • PTSD
  • Loss of consortium

Our work accident attorney will carefully evaluate your case to identify what applies to your case. We’ll explore every option to maximize the amount of money you take home after an injury.

Can I Recover Damages If I’m Responsible for Getting Hurt on the Job in Pennsylvania?

Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system in Pennsylvania. In most cases, you can recover benefits even if you were responsible for your own injuries. You can read more about the benefits for injured workers here.

However, you’ll be barred from claiming workers’ compensation if:

  • Your injuries were self-inflicted
  • You were intoxicated at the time of the injury
  • The injury was caused by a violation of the law, including illegal drug use on the job

Otherwise, Pennsylvania comparative negligence laws don’t apply in workers’ compensation cases, and there are some exemptions.

We’ll Fight to Recover Compensation for All of Your Workplace Accident Injuries

You may be entitled to file a compensation claim for any job-related injury or illness. Whether you were hurt in a construction site accident, car accident or slipped and fell at the office, we’re here to help. 

We handle all types of workers’ compensation claims, including those involving:

We can also help if you’re suffering after the wrongful death of a loved one. Just give us call to schedule a free case review and get the representation you deserve.

How Long Do I Have to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Pennsylvania?

How Long Do I Have to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Pennsylvania?

You have 120 days from the date of injury to file a workers’ compensation claim. If the insurance company or your employer denies it, you have three years to file a claim petition and appeal that decision. The three-year clock starts running on the date you were injured or are diagnosed with a work-related illness.

If you’re eligible to file a third-party claim, the statute of limitations gives you two years to take legal action. 

Contact Harrisburg Workers’ Compensation Lawyers for a Free Consultation

Contact Harrisburg Workers’ Compensation Attorneys for a Free Consultation

You shouldn’t be left to suffer the financial consequences if you were injured on the job or your claim was denied. An experienced Harrisburg workers’ compensation attorney at Marzzacco Niven & Associates can protect your rights every step of the way. Call our phone number or email us today.

We are well known across the Susquehanna Valley region of Pennsylvania and you can also reach us at our Harrisburg office or any of our locations that suits you better: York, Carbondale, Carlisle, Chambersburg, Lancaster, Lebanon or Wyomissing.


Visit Our Personal Injury Law Office in Harrisburg, PA

Marzzacco Niven & Associates
945 E Park Dr Suite 103, Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 231-1640

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Areas We Serve in Harrisburg, PA

Downtown Harrisburg, Summerdale, Enola, West Fairview, Wormleysburg, Camp Hill, Lemoyne, New Cumberland, Lower Allen, New Market, Steelton, Oberlin, Swatara, Paxtang, Allison Hill, Penbrook, Progress, Colonial Park, Rutherford, and all surrounding areas of Harrisburg.


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