Workers’ compensation benefits are typically reserved for employees. However, individuals who volunteer may also be injured while on the job and may need medical treatment.
In most cases, volunteers are not covered for their medical expenses or lost wage payments. Such workers’ compensation coverage is only provided for workers who are paid for the work they do. However, volunteer firefighters, ambulance workers, and police may be able to collect Pennsylvania workers’ compensation payments.
If you or anyone you know has been injured while doing volunteer work, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130.