Philadelphia Workers' Compensation Attorneys
At the law offices of Arlene Glenn Simolike, Esq. and Associates, P.C., our attorneys assist clients with the filing of workers' compensation claims. If you have been injured or become sick as the result of a condition at your workplace, you may be entitled to payments from your employer's workers' compensation insurance policy. If you are uncertain about the decision to file a claim, or if your claim has been denied, we can help you determine whether you have a case for a workers' compensation resolution.
If you have been injured on the job, the first thing you should do is seek medical treatment from an employer-designated provider. After you have seen a doctor, it is important to act quickly to ensure you receive the full benefits to which you are entitled. You must file your claim within 60 days in order to be eligible to receive benefits under workers' compensation if your employer has denied payment. Do not entrust this responsibility to your employer, for if you miss the 60 day deadline, you may be fund ineligible for workers' compensation.
At the law offices of Arlene Glenn Simolike, Esq. and Associates, P.C. we help clients understand their rights and make sure they are not taken advantage of by their employers. For example, many injured workers do not realize they may collect disability and still be entitled to benefits from their employers workers' compensation insurance policy, though many employers would not point that out. Our workers' comp lawyers will explain your rights, and help you get the compensation to which you are entitled.
If you have suffered a workplace injury due to dangerous or defective machinery or a simple mishap at work or if you have become ill as the result of exposure to hazardous materials at your job, contact us at the law offices of Arlene Glenn Simolike, Esq. and Associates, P.C. today.
