Attorney Fee Reimbursement for PA Workers' Compensation Cases
A recent case in Pennsylvania saw attorney's fees awarded to an employee who had filed a workers’ compensation claim. According to RiskAndInsurance.com, the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Appeal Board approved the worker's attorney's fees agreement and mandated that he be reimbursed of his costs. State law in Pennsylvania says that when a laborer wins a worker's compensation case, the claimant will receive payment for lawyer's fees, if he has a prior agreement with his attorney, and fees do not exceed 20% of the total amount awarded.
In this particular case, a construction worker had fallen from a roof, fracturing his heel. Initially, the claim for attorney's fee reimbursement was denied. He then filed a petition indicating that his initial claim had been inadequately described. Upon doing so, the employer augmented the injury description and issued an addendum that reinstated the worker's temporary total disability benefits. Additionally, the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Appeal Board determined that in light of the additional agreement from the employer, the worker was entitled to recover attorney’s fees.
Filing a workers’ compensation claim in Pennsylvania can be a complicated process. Certain rights and reimbursements may be blocked, if a case is filed incorrectly. If you have been injured at work, you may be entitled to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and other costs incurred, including attorney’s fees. The experienced Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys at Cherry, Fieger and Marciano, LLP can help you file your claim correctly and ensure that your constitutional rights are protected. Call today at 888-684-7192 for a free consultation.
