Oil City
Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

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1. Our Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Advocate for the Rights of Injured Workers in Oil City
2. We Will Help You Fight for Workers’ Comp Financial Benefits in Oil City, PA
3. We Will File Your Appeal With the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board
4. Get a Free Consultation About Your Oil City Workers’ Comp Claim

REVIEWED BY

C. William Kenny

October 10, 2024

Board certified by National Board of Trial Advocacy

Most Pennsylvania employers must have workers’ compensation insurance. If yours does and you suffered an on-the-job injury, our Oil City workers’ compensation attorneys can help you seek medical and financial benefits. These benefits can cover the costs of your treatment and partially replace your wages while you recover.

You have a limited time to notify your employer of your injury or illness and file your workers’ comp benefits application. Our Oil City personal injury lawyers can clarify and help you effectively navigate the application process. We can also help you file an appeal if the insurance company denied your initial claim. Contact our consultation team at Berger and Green to learn more about putting our 40+ years of experience to work for you.

Our Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Advocate for the Rights of Injured Workers in Oil City

Applying for and receiving workers’ comp benefits can be a time-consuming and frustrating process. You can let our personal injury law firm handle all the moving parts of a comprehensive workers’ compensation claim. While you focus on recovering, we will:

• Document your employer’s workers’ comp requirements
• Prove the connection between your injuries or illness and your job
• Complete every part of your application, including attachments
• Fight for a lump sum settlement, if available and preferable to you
• Establish the accurate value of your average weekly wages
• Represent you at all hearings and appearances
• Help surviving families apply for appropriate death benefits, if applicable

We know how hard dealing with paperwork and claim details can be, so our Oil City workers’ comp lawyers work hard to streamline the application process and get the benefits you need and deserve. 

Workers’ comp benefits are available to injured workers regardless of fault. If negligence on the part of a third party (a vendor, supplier, contractor, etc.) caused your injury, we will also explore a third-party negligence claim. 

Reviews From Previous Berger and Green Clients in Their Own Words

A good way to know how we support injury victims is to hear about our dedication to advocacy from previous clients. Ours leave reviews like these on our reviews page:

• “I was very prepared by the law firm, Bill talked me through all of the things that were going to occur … It was just exactly how he had said it was going to be. I would absolutely refer Berger and Green. They worked very hard for me and my family.”
• “I couldn’t have done this alone. I was mentally, physically unable to deal with all this. They here at Berger and Green removed all the stress, all the anxiety off of my shoulders and the burden. Taking the paperwork, taking my copays and addressing everything.”

Our team works hard to provide the individualized legal service and support each client needs and deserves.

We Will Help You Fight for Workers’ Comp Financial Benefits in Oil City, PA

If you were injured in a workplace accident, you can seek partial wage replacement for the time you cannot work or for the difference between your pre- and post-injury wages. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (DLI), you could receive up to two-thirds of your average weekly wage.

The insurer will classify the disability caused by your injury as:

• Partial Disability: This disability status means you can do some work, but not the same work you were doing before you were injured.
• Total Disability: This disability status means you are totally disabled and cannot return to work.

Our Oil City workers’ compensation lawyers will fight for an accurate assessment of your average wages to ensure you receive fair benefits or a lump-sum settlement. We will also fight for the same accuracy in your assigned disability status.

Get the Medical Treatment You Need With Workers’ Comp Medical Benefits

In addition to financial recovery, you are also entitled to medical care after a work-related injury. You can receive all of the following at no out-of-pocket cost to you:

• Medical services
• Surgical procedures
• Medications
• Hospital admissions
• Medical devices
• Rehabilitation
• Therapy

These benefits are available to you as an injured employee even if your injuries do not prevent you from working. Report your injury to your employer as soon as possible and file your claim within the allotted time to avoid jeopardizing your right to coverage.

We Will File Your Appeal With the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board

You do not have to accept a denial of your application for benefits without a fight. To file your appeal, your Oil City workers’ comp attorney will do all of the following on your behalf:

• File your appeal electronically or by mail, per DLI guidelines
• Include required paperwork and evidence with your application
• Submit a copy of the appeal to all required parties
• Check your application for thoroughness and accuracy
• Document the reason for your appeal request
• Collect and submit new, corrected, or supplemental evidence 

You must file your appeal within 20 days of the denial, so we will move quickly to keep your claim flowing smoothly and help you avoid a potentially costly filing delay. Our entire legal team is on your side. 

Learn more about your rights as an injured worker and the workers’ compensation appeals process by contacting our consultation team at Berger and Green today.

Get Help From the Start With Our Client-Friendly Fee Structure

When you are applying for workers’ comp benefits after a job-related injury, our law firm will accept your case on contingency. We will cover all the costs of preparing your claim and identifying any potential third-party injury claims at no cost to you. 

Our lawyers’ fees are contingent on your financial recovery, and you will not owe us any legal or attorney’s fees if you do not recover financial compensation.

Get a Free Consultation About Your Oil City Workers’ Comp Claim

If you were injured at work or diagnosed with an occupational disease or illness, our law firm will help you apply for workers’ comp benefits. An Oil City workers’ compensation lawyer from our team will manage your claim from start to finish and never stop fighting for optimal compensation. 

Find out how hard we will go to bat for you by contacting our consultation team at Berger and Green to get started today.