Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
Pennsylvania workers’ compensation is governed by the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act. Benefits include wage loss, medical care, specific-loss awards, and death benefits. At Siddons Law Firm we represent injured PA workers from first notice through every level of dispute.
Benefits Framework in Pennsylvania
Under the PA Act, most W-2 employees are covered from day one. The 2026 wage-loss maximum is $1,325 per week, paid at two-thirds of average weekly wage. Medical treatment for the first 90 days must come from a posted panel of providers; after 90 days you are free to treat with any physician.
Deadlines That Can Destroy Your Claim
Notice to employer: within 120 days (21 days for full benefits). Claim petition: three years from the date of injury. Wrongful-death petitions: separate three-year deadline from the date of death.
Permanent Disability & Impairment
Pennsylvania uses the Impairment Rating Evaluation system at 104 weeks. A rating below 35% whole-person impairment converts your status from total to partial disability, capping wage benefits at 500 additional weeks. The IRE is a frequent battleground we litigate hard.
Retaliatory Discharge Protections
PA prohibits retaliatory discharge. If you were fired, demoted, or had hours reduced after filing a claim, you may have a separate wrongful-termination case.
Third-Party Claims
A workers’ compensation claim covers medical care and two-thirds of lost wages, but not pain and suffering or the full amount of lost wages. If a third party (a negligent contractor, a defective-equipment manufacturer, a property owner) caused or contributed to your injury, you may bring a separate personal injury lawsuit against that party. We coordinate both claims so the workers’ comp insurer’s subrogation lien is properly managed and your net recovery is maximized.
What to Do Right Now
- Report the injury to your supervisor in writing.
- Get medical care (follow your state’s rules on panel providers).
- Keep copies of every email, text, and document involving your injury.
- Do not give a recorded statement to the carrier without counsel.
- Call Siddons Law Firm for a free case review.
Why Siddons Law Firm
We handle workers’ compensation claims across PA, NJ, NY, and MD. We know the judges, the defense firms, and the repeat IME doctors in each jurisdiction. Our contingency-fee structure means you pay nothing unless we recover for you. Contact us for a free consultation.