Workers Compensation Death Claims

Tim Kennedy is certified as a specialist in the practice of Workers' Compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Section on Workers' Compensation Law as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court

CERTIFIED WORKERS
COMPENSATION
SPECIALIST:

Strain and Sprain

Can I Sue My Employer?

Can I Sue Company Doctor?

Myofascitis

Notice Ability Return to Work

Lumbar Stain

Ins. Co. Trying to Stop Comp

Cervical Strain

Notice Stopping Temp Comp

Thoracic Strain

"Case Manager" on My Side?

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Vocational Interviews

Brachial Plexopathy

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Torn Meniscus

Earning Power Assessments

Tendonitis

How Long Can I Get Comp?

Epicondylitis

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Impairment Rating Evaluations

Rotator Cuff Injury

Can I Retire on Comp?

Orthopedic Injury

Can I Accept a Pension?

Neurologic Injury

Supersedeas Requested? Huh?

Hernia

What is a Fair Settlement?

Metatarsal Fracture

When a Pennsylvania worker dies due to a work injury, or suffers death due to a work-related disease or illness, his or her wife or husband and dependants have a very valuable claim for rights under the Workers' Compensation Act. In a PA Workers Compensation Death Claim, the spouse or dependants of the deceased worker may advance their rights to receive a substantial percentage of the decedent worker's loss of wages. A spouse may receive such benefits for life, subject to certain constraints. Dependant children may have a right to be paid benefits fully through their college years, at rates that will vary depending on the number of dependants. In addition, the Act affords a funeral allowance for work-related injuries or illnesses resulting in death, and for payment of relevant medical expenses incurred before death.

BEWARE. Some workers' compensation insurers have been known to take advantage of bereaved spouses and dependants, offering seemingly generous early settlements (via Compromise and Release) to unrepresented parties that are typically a tiny fraction of the insurer's actual exposure in a death claim. This practice is most pronounced in cases involving a sudden traumatic death from a catastrophic work injury. Do not agree to anything without speaking to an experienced attorney who is certified as a specialist in the practice of workers compensation law. The consultation is free when you contact our office.

It must also be remembered that not only catastrophic accidents are covered. Workers who suffer heart attacks at work may later come to an untimely death due to a work-related heart condition. Other illness exposures arising in the workplace may lead to death, sometimes occurring years after a diagnosis is recognized as work-related.

Some groups, such as fire-fighters and other first responders, are given special treatment under the Act for work-related diseases, including a broad list of diagnoses that includes heart disease. If your loved one suffered a heart attack, even outside of work, it may well be shown that the condition that lead to the heart attack was work-related. Call us to discuss the facts of your situation and the options and rights afforded by the Workers' Compensation Act and the Occupational Disease Law, and more recent Acts and amendments expanding workers' rights for groups with occupations placing them at increased risks.

Call attorney Tim Kennedy today to discuss your rights. (484) 453-8144

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Back Injury

What is "Heart and Lung" Act?

Neck Injury

Compromise and Release

Closed Head Injury

Commutation of Benefits

Concussion

Subrogation

Other Work Injuries

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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS:

I had a serious work related injury. I hired Tim after speaking with him and feeling completely at ease with his professionalism and demeanor. My case became complicated over time. Throughout the process I always felt that Tim had my best interest in mind. With every phone call or email, Tim was very informative and proactive, always explaining things in a way I could understand. He worked hard for me in his dealings with my employers insurance company. He did this so much so, the insurance company actually fired their own attorneys in the middle of litigation. In the end, Tim was able to negotiate a substantial settlement, including taking the burden off of me of an excessive amount of unpaid medical bills. I would highly recommend Tim.
                - B (Workers Compensation client)

"I" truly, Love / Respect and Appreciate - "Attorney: Timothy James Kennedy" for, his (highly, professional / unselfish {going, above and beyond} / highly, dedicated) approach in working with, me / my, un-fortunate circumstance(s) and my (unfortunate), legal dilemma... and, will (with; every, opportunity) be highly, recommending his legal services to (all) family / friends and strangers found in-need of such, ser-vices!!!
"Attorney: Timothy James Kennedy" is (not, only) a, true professional -He is a, loving / caring / sharing human being who (not, only) cares about his, cases and reputation; but, cares (also) for the lives and the families of those he so-caringly and so-humbly, represents!!!
He will (always) be appreciated and will never - ever - be, forgotten. "I" (on, behalf of myself and my, family) appreciates the fact that, He was willing to stop-by and become, "The Good Samaritan" in our, lives!!!
                - Michael (Workers Compensation Client)

Timothy is a really great lawyer. He knows what to do, and how to handle really sticky situations. When I first came to him, I had very little to back me up, but we mainly him lol pulled through and got the job done with GREAT results. If I could back in time I would still pick him as a lawyer 1000 times more. He took his time, talk to me like I was a person and not a dollor sign, and made lawyer jargon understandable english for me. I truely felt comfortable with him handling my case, and I never doubted him since the very first meeting. I also like that he gives his personal direct number to get in contact with him whenever you may need him, and he always responds if not that same day, the very next. The only bad thing I would have to say is its a shame I would have legal trouble to work with him again lol.
                -Trina (Workers Compensation Client)

Highly knowledgable in the law with excellent people skills..I highly recommend Mr. Kennedy.
                - Current Workers Compensation Client

As these testimonials reflect, we work very hard to satisfy our clients and to ensure the best results in handling their claims. Call us now to let us explain how we can help you advance your rights and interests, so that you too can become a satisfied client.
                -Tim Kennedy
                (484) 453-8144

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