Independent contractors generally do not have a right to receive workers’ compensation benefits. That right is typically reserved for relationships between employers and employees, and independent contractors, by definition, are not employees.

However, some independent contractors may have a right to claim workers’ compensation benefits. Some workers may be labeled as independent contractors, but may in fact operate like they are employees. In this case, a court may rule that the workers labeled as independent contractors have a right to workers’ compensation benefits because they should be treated like employees.

If you or anyone you know has questions about workers’ compensation benefits, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation benefits lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams at 215-238-1130.