Thank you for spending a moment with GLS Injury Law – serving the community of Lancaster, PA and a host of other communities throughout the state.  Here, you will glean some incredibly valuable and eye-opening information regarding the workers’ compensation system that may shock you but, ultimately, encourage you.

Did you suffer a work-related injury?  If so, filing a workers’ compensation claim could mean you will be entitled to wage loss, or indemnity, benefits in addition to paid medical services and treatments.  It would be nice if simply filing a workers’ compensation claim were as easy as filing the claim and receiving the benefits in a short amount of time. But it can get very complicated when insurance companies get involved, and not having our top workers’ compensation lawyers on your side could mean your compensation is compromised.

Claims Delayed and Denied

There is a dimension of the workers’ compensation system that many Lancaster, PA workers are not aware of:  the practices of insurance companies that are carefully crafted to delay, diminish, or deny claimants their rightful financial compensation as a result of work-place injuries.

Delays are often intentional by insurance companies in hopes claimants will give up on receiving compensation and move on.  By delaying workers’ compensation claims, insurance companies save a lot of money – what should have been your money!  If your claim has been delayed, our workers’ compensation lawyers are here to help!

Then, there are reduced financial recoveries which are backed by insurance companies’ hopes that claimants will be enticed by a low-ball amount and happily agree to accept it.  Many claimants who accept short-end-of-the-stick compensation remain unaware they could have received much more.  Don’t let this happen to you!  Our skilled workers’ compensation lawyers from GLS Injury Law will not allow you to become bullied or victimized.

Finally, there are workers’ compensation claims that are denied. These are often due to intricacies in the system that insurance companies use to their advantage, leaving claimants paying their medical bills, dealing with lost wages, and other situations they feel forced to handle on their own.  This is why seeking strong legal counsel is so important, and it begins by giving our team a call at 717-394-3004!

Insurance companies will make every attempt to hold onto what should be your money!  The good news is our workers’ compensation lawyers have the experience and the moxie to ensure Lancaster, PA workers don’t get taken advantage of by the system – the buck stops here, at GLS Injury Law!

You Have Limited Time – Act Now!

Workers’ compensation claims have time limitations.  It’s critical to know the following:

  • Report the Injury Immediately – Not reporting your injury within a certain period of time means your claim could be denied.  Your report should be in writing and include specifics concerning which areas of the body were involved.  Document everything and request copies of any report your employer asks you to complete.  Add an extra measure of protection and take a phone photo of each completed page of the report.
  • Request the Panel List – A panel list will include workers’ compensation medical providers – from primary-care physicians to neurosurgical specialists to physical therapists.  If you choose to visit a doctor who is not on the list, however, your company is not, necessarily, obligated to pay for treatments unless certain circumstances are present.
  • An employer or insurance company cannot force one to be treated with a specific provider on the panel list.  For example:  if a traumatic brain injury resulted from the work-related injury and no neurologist appears on the panel list, the injured employee may seek treatment from a neurosurgeon or neurologist of their choice as long as certain stipulations are met.
  • Treatment should begin as soon as possible following the work-related injury.  GLS Injury Law will be happy to answer any questions you might have regarding this.
  • Seek Prompt Medical Treatment – The longer the time period between your injury and the initial treatment, the more difficult it will be to have your injury deemed ‘work-related’.  Documenting your injuries and symptoms is critical to support your right to ongoing benefits through the workers’ compensation system.

Top Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Generate Top Results!

GLS Injury Law will keep an eagle-eye on your employer and its insurance company.  Every detail is investigated to ensure our Lancaster, PA clients receive every dime and every benefit they deserve.  Our workers’ compensation lawyers will develop a strategic plan to recover your benefits and compensation from every possible source – the workers’ compensation system, liability insurance, and/or third-party lawsuit against negligent parties.

Work-related injuries can be many and varied – from neck, low-back and other spine injuries, cumulative-type and repetitive-motion trauma, loss of hearing/sight/body parts – such as fingers or toes.  Additionally, injuries can be caused by slips, trips, and falls as well as motor-vehicle accidents occurring while in the course and scope of employment.

If any wrong has been committed regarding your claim, you want top-tier workers’ compensation lawyers who deliver top-tier results.  Our team will fight to make it right!

Could This Be True?

You will find the following information shocking.  Be aware that:

  • The insurance company could stop paying you at any time if it fails to file a ‘Notice of Compensation Payable’.
  • An inaccurate or incomplete description of your injuries, as reported by the insurance company, could limit your medical treatments.
  • A ‘medical case-manager’ – aka: ‘rehab nurse’ – hired by the insurance company may 1) convince your doctor (behind your back) you can return to work, before you are ready 2) state that your work restrictions can be reduced, before they should be and 3) declare you are fully recovered, when you may not be.

Uncovering these types of scenarios is our forte!  We know every nuance regarding the ‘tricks of the trade’, and we will not allow you to become exploited!  We will assess your claim, investigate where your situation stands with the employer and insurance company, and inform you of all your options.

GLS Injury Law – Voted #1!

GLS Injury Law has recovered more than $117,000,000 for Lancaster County’s injured workers and accident victims.  Also, our trial lawyers are credited with winning more than 99% of their cases!  Perhaps, this has something to do with GLS Injury Law having been voted the #1 law firm in Lancaster County, PA – as part of Lancaster County Magazine‘s Best-of-Lancaster Survey for 8 years running!

Also, part of being voted #1 has to do with being, continuously, available for our Lancaster, PA clients to answer questions, update the progress of each case, and address any concerns.  Our workers’ compensation lawyers are available evenings and weekends.  We can visit your home, office, the hospital, or rehab center.

What is in Your Best Interest?

From the moment you make your claim, the clock is set to see that you receive little or nothing regarding your workers’ compensation benefits.  Even if you are receiving income-loss benefits and your medical bills are being paid, it doesn’t necessarily mean your case is being handled in your best interest.

Nurse case managers, surveillance, investigators, and ‘independent’ medical examinations represent an array of avenues insurance companies will use to reduce, limit, or stop your workers’ compensation benefits which, by all rights, are yours!  When so many people are working against you, you need top-of-the-line workers’ compensation lawyers who will work for you!

Additionally, the Lancaster County workforce does not, automatically, have access to legal advice and guidance throughout the workers’ comp system.  This is why you benefit from having our lawyers on your side.

You Will Never Receive a Bill!

You will never receive a bill for the time we dedicate to all the details of your case.  Only if we succeed in getting you compensated through litigation or protecting your benefits by defending you in litigation, do we receive a fee.  You have nothing to lose by contacting our team, right now!

At times, Lancaster County injured workers receive compensation but wait to contact a lawyer until they are faced with a Modification, Suspension, or Termination Petition filed by their employer and insurance company – don’t put yourself through that confusion and concern.  This is one reason why contacting a workers’ compensation lawyer, early, is so critical!

When our workers’ compensation lawyers handle claimants’ cases as soon as an injury occurs, we make sure all parties are playing by the rules!  We will make sure your injury has been described properly with the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and that you are being paid the correct amount of indemnity, or wage loss, benefits.  Even a $20.00 a week deficit adds up over time, so it is very important to make sure that your temporary total or partial disability rate is calculated accurately. Bonuses, overtime, vacation or sick pay and other types of compensation may need to be included when conducting these calculations. So, you need the best workers comp lawyers in Lancaster to make sure you are receiving all of the benefits you deserve. When the employer and carrier make their moves, our lawyers will be fully ready to present your claim from a position of strength!

Contact GLS Injury Law, Today!

Do not wait until tomorrow – contact our legal team, today, since lost time can result in lost compensation!  Our Lancaster, PA neighbors can connect with our team, in various ways:

  • Call 717-394-3004.
  • Visit glsinjurylaw.com and initiate a LIVE CHAT.
  • Fill out our ‘Get A Free Consultation’ form located throughout our website. One of our workers’ compensation lawyers will reach out to you, quickly!

Your rights and financial compensation will not lie in limbo during these challenging times!  GLS Injury Law is here for you!