BASIC
RIGHTS OF THE WORKER UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA WORKERS COMPENSATION ACT
In many instances it will
be up to you, the injured worker, with the help of your lawyer, to
secure and advance your rights when you have suffered a work
injury in Pennsylvania. But injured employees have certain basic
rights under the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensaction Act
which apply to all injured workers:You
have the right to seek a second opinion - even within the first ninety
days of treatment.
You have the right
to file a petition to get medical treatment approved.
You have the right
to file a petition to correct or expand the description of your injury.
You have the right
to file a petition to protest the denial of medical billing or
treatment due to a Utilization Review.
You may refuse
"independent" examinations if scheduled unreasonably by the
employer.
You have the right
to treat with doctors or providers entirely of your own choosing,
subject to certain limitations.
Call me and we will
talk about these rights and other rights or entitlements specific to
your case.
Tim Kennedy,
610 924 5667 or 215 559 5003.
