Philadelphia Short-Term Disability Attorney
At some point in your working life, you will likely suffer a serious illness or injury that may force you to miss work for a prolonged period of time while you recover, but will not result in a permanent impairment. For these situations, there are forms of Short-Term Disability (also called Temporary Disability) benefits available to you to help offset the medical bills and loss of income during this difficult time.
Contact Lowenthal & Abrams to discuss your situation with one of our experienced Philadelphia short-term disability lawyers.
Filing for Short-Term Disability Benefits
Millions of Short-Term Disability claims are filed each year in the United States. For this reason, it is important to have legal representation in your effort to apply for and receive the appropriate compensation. The Philadelphia workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., have much experience in providing counsel to individuals in situations similar to yours.
Typically, an employer will provide Short-Term Disability coverage as an employer or employee-paid benefit. The state of Pennsylvania does not require employers to make this insurance available, however, so you may have chosen to purchase this insurance as a private individual. In the event that the injury leading to the disability was sustained due to your employment, you can pursue a workers’ compensation claim, and the benefits would then be handled through your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance.
Because the aim of Short-Term Disability coverage is to bridge the income gap created by your injury, the benefit payment is a percentage (usually between 50-70 %) of your normal wages, and it is only available to you for a limited period of time.
Your Advocate and Guide
As you undertake the pursuit of Short-Term Disability benefits through workers’ compensation, you will find yourself faced with many hoops through which you will have to jump and forms that you will have to fill out. Not only that, but because the insurers involved are primarily concerned with their bottom line and not with your physical and financial well-being, you will likely encounter resistance against your claims, regardless of how valid your case may be.
The Philadelphia workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., can assist you in the process of seeking the necessary and appropriate benefits for your situation, and we can face down obstinate insurers with firm and dedicated legal representation.
Contact Us
If you or a loved one has been rendered temporarily unable to work due to a workplace injury or illness, contact the Philadelphia short-term disability attorneys, Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130 to discuss your case.