Workers Compensation

Have you been injured on the job?

If you were injured at work you may be confused, overwhelmed and frustrated about handling the necessary paperwork. You may also be worried about your workers compensation and rights. You need to consult with an attorney who has spent 23 years fighting for the rights of thousands of injured workers across Western Pennsylvania.

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Has your claim been denied?

Has the workers compensation carrier denied your claim?  Don’t talk to the insurance company until you talk to a lawyer.  You need an attorney to pursue a claim before a Workers’ Compensation Judge.  Your time is limited and missing a deadline can forfeit you rights.  Call the Law Office of Attorney Michael S. Russell to review your case free of charge.

Are you receiving benefits, but the insurance company is forcing you to return to work before you are able?  Has the carrier started vocational rehab, filed for an Impairment Rating Evaluation or requested an Independent Medical Exam?  Are you considering a lump sum settlement?  Trying to understand the complexities of the Workers’ Compensation system on your own will leave you confused and potentially at risk.

We understand your rights

The Law Office of Attorney Michael S. Russell intimately understands the benefits and pitfalls of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act.  We will evaluate your claim, explain your rights and aggressively represent you to get the money and benefits you need.

Workers’ Compensation Attorney fighting to get you:

  • Weekly wage loss payments
  • Medical expenses paid
  • Lump sum settlements
  • Specific Loss and Disfigurement Benefits

At the Law Office of Michael S. Russell, an experienced attorney will speak with you free of charge to review your case.  We will fight for your right to receive the benefits you deserve.  We have a proven track record of representing countless injured workers throughout Western Pennsylvania.

We get you the workers compensation benefits you deserve.

  • $408,000 lump sum settlement in addition to 7 years of back benefits secured for a nurse with a back injury requiring multiple surgeries.
  • Verdict for a truck driver with a back injury securing over three years of back wages and medical benefits along with ongoing future benefits
  • $195,000 lump sum settlement for a laborer with an arm crush injury
  • Verdict for a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employee securing 5 years of back wages and medical benefits along with ongoing future benefits.
  • Three years of back benefits and $140,000 lump sum settlement for union pipefitter with a neck injury
  • $50,000 lump sum settlement for a client’s disfiguring facial scars