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If you were hurt on the job in Trevose, Pennsylvania, workers’ compensation entitles you to medical care and wage-loss benefits no matter who was at fault. At Pond Lehocky, we help injured workers across Trevose and Bucks County stand up to employers and insurance companies, and we never charge a fee unless we win your case.
Workers’ compensation should be straightforward, but in practice, the workers’ comp system can feel like a maze of forms, deadlines, and pressure to return to work before you are ready. We handle that fight for you so you can focus on healing. As the largest workers’ compensation law firm in Pennsylvania, we know this system inside and out, and we put that experience to work for every client.
How Our Trevose Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Help You Seek Fair Compensation
We focus on protecting the income, medical care, and future of people hurt at work. When you bring your case to Pond Lehocky, a member of our legal team will:
- Review what happened and explain how the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act applies to you
- Make sure your job-related injury or illness is reported correctly and on time
- Push back when an insurer delays, denies, or tries to cut off your benefits
- Represent you at hearings before a Workers’ Compensation Judge so you do not stand alone
- Review any settlement offer before you sign, so you understand what you are giving up
From our Trevose office, we serve workers throughout Lower Bucks County, including Feasterville, Bensalem, Langhorne, and the surrounding communities.
Medical Treatment and Other Costs Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Covers
Pennsylvania runs a no-fault system. You do not have to prove your employer did anything wrong, only that you were injured in the course of your job. Nearly every Pennsylvania employer is required to carry coverage.
The Act provides several types of benefits:
- Medical benefits, which cover all reasonable and necessary treatment for your work injury, with no copays or deductibles
- Wage-loss benefits, which replace part of your lost income while you cannot work or have to take a lower-paying job
- Specific-loss benefits, which are fixed payments for the permanent loss of a body part or function, such as a hand, an eye, or hearing
- Death benefits for the families of workers killed on the job
One detail many workers do not realize: Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits are not taxed by either the federal government or the Commonwealth.
Deadlines Every Trevose Worker Should Know Under Workers’ Compensation Law
Acting quickly is one of the most important things you can do to protect your claim. Pennsylvania law sets firm deadlines.
- Report within 21 days. If you tell your employer about the work-related injury within 21 days, your wage-loss benefits can be paid back to the date you were first hurt.
- The 120-day cutoff. If you wait longer than 120 days to report, you can lose your right to benefits entirely. This deadline is strict.
- Three years to file. If your employer or its insurer denies the claim, you generally have three years from the date of injury to file a formal claim petition.
Report your injury to a supervisor or manager, not just a coworker, and make sure a doctor notes that the injury is work-related. If you are gradually injured, such as with repetitive strain, the clock starts when you knew or should have known the condition was tied to your job.
How Much Does Workers’ Comp Pay in Pennsylvania?
Wage-loss benefits generally equal two-thirds of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum that the state adjusts every year. For injuries that happen in 2026, the maximum is $1,394 per week. Workers who earn lower wages receive a higher percentage of their pay, and the lowest earners can receive up to 90% of their average weekly wage.
Because these benefits are not taxed, your weekly check often replaces more of your take-home pay than the two-thirds figure first suggests. We make sure your average weekly wage is calculated correctly, including overtime, bonuses, and concurrent jobs, since insurers sometimes understate it.
The 90-Day Medical Rule and Your Right to Treat
For the first 90 days after your injury or illness, you may have to be treated by a provider from your employer’s posted list of designated doctors, but only if your employer set up that list properly and you acknowledged it in writing. After 90 days, you are free to be treated by any doctor you choose, and the insurer still has to pay for reasonable and necessary care.
This rule trips up a lot of injured workers. We review whether your employer’s panel was valid in the first place, and we help you move your care to a doctor you trust as soon as the law allows.
What Happens if Your Disability Benefits Claim Is Denied
A denial is not the end of your personal injury lawsuit. When an insurer disputes your claim, we file a claim petition and take your workers’ compensation case before a Workers’ Compensation Judge. For Trevose and the rest of Lower Bucks County, those hearings are generally held at the Bristol Workers’ Compensation Hearing Office on New Rodgers Road, just off the I-95 interchange.
If the judge rules against you, your workers’ compensation case can be appealed to the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board and then to the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. Throughout the workers’ compensation process, insurers may schedule an independent medical examination or, after you have received total disability for 104 weeks, request an Impairment Rating Evaluation under Act 111. A rating below 35% can shift your benefits from total to partial and start a 500-week clock. These are high-stakes moments, and having a lawyer who knows how to challenge a flawed exam can change the outcome of your claim.
Common Workplace Injuries and Illnesses in Trevose and Bucks County
Bucks County is home to a busy mix of industries, and we see the injuries that come with each of them. The warehouses and distribution centers along the US Route 1 and Pennsylvania Turnpike corridors produce lifting injuries and repetitive strain. Hospitals and care facilities lead to back and shoulder injuries among nurses and aides. Construction sites, manufacturers, retail stores, and offices each bring their own hazards.
The injuries we handle most often include:
- Back, neck, and spine injuries
- Knee, shoulder, and other joint damage
- Repetitive stress conditions, such as carpal tunnel syndrome
- Broken bones and crush injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries from falls or struck-by accidents
- Occupational illnesses from exposure to chemicals, dust, or loud noise
No matter how your injury happened, if it occurred on the job, you may have a claim.
Why Trevose Workers Choose Pond Lehocky for Help Claiming Workers’ Compensation Benefits
We were born in Pennsylvania and built for Pennsylvanians. Our founders started this firm to stand up for injured workers, and we even helped write the first pro-worker piece of workers’ compensation legislation to pass in more than 30 years.
- The largest workers’ compensation law firm in Pennsylvania
- Over 100,000 cases handled and billions of dollars recovered for our clients
- More than 250 years of combined legal experience
- Named a Regional Tier 1 Philadelphia workers’ compensation firm in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms
- Free consultations, with no fee unless we win
- Help available in Spanish, and support across all 50 states through our referral network
We know that behind every claim is a person worried about rent, medical expenses, and providing for a family. We treat every personal injury lawsuit like it is our own.
Visit Our Trevose Office
We make it easy to meet with a workers’ compensation lawyer close to home. Our Trevose office is located at 900 Northbrook Drive, Trevose, PA 19053, in the heart of Bucks County and easily reached from US Route 1, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and Interstate 95.
If you cannot travel to us, we can often handle your case by phone and video. To schedule a free consultation, reach out through our online contact form.
How Long Do Injured Workers Have to Report Workplace Injuries in Pennsylvania?
Report it to your employer as soon as possible. Notice within 21 days lets your benefits start from the date of injury, and waiting past 120 days can cost you your right to wage replacement benefits entirely.
How Much Does Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Pay?
Most workers receive two-thirds of their average weekly wage, up to the 2026 maximum of $1,394 per week. Lower-wage workers receive a higher percentage, and their workers’ compensation benefits are not taxed.
Can I Choose My Own Doctor if I Was Injured on the Job?
After the first 90 days, yes. During those first 90 days, you may have to treat with a provider on your employer’s list, but only if the employer set the list up correctly.
What Should I Do if My Workers’ Compensation Claim Is Denied?
Do not give up. We can file a claim petition and represent you before a Workers’ Compensation Judge, then go through the appeals process if necessary. Many denied claims are won at the hearing level.
Can I Be Fired for Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Filing a legitimate workers’ comp claim does not guarantee your job, but an employer generally cannot fire you in retaliation for exercising your workers’ compensation rights. If you believe that happened, talk to us about your options.
How Much Does an Experienced Workers’ Compensation Attorney Cost?
Pennsylvania workers’ compensation fees are typically up to 20% of the benefits we recover, and a Workers’ Compensation Judge must approve them. You pay nothing unless we win.
Contact a Trevose Workers’ Compensation Attorney for Help with Your Workers’ Comp Benefits
An injury at work can put everything at risk, but you do not have to face the workers’ compensation insurance company alone. The Trevose workers’ compensation lawyers at Pond Lehocky are ready to review your claim, protect your benefits, and fight for everything the law allows. Contact us today for a free consultation.
