Work Related Hernia Injury

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

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Pennsylvania workers often suffer hernia injuries from heavy lifting in their jobs.

Such injuries are often self-limiting (meaning the treatment can be quick and with a defined recovery time absent complications). Many employers push hard to have their employees treat such injuries outside of the Workers' Compensation Act, pressuring the injured worker to seek treatment through their family doctor or through their own health insurance even when the problem clearly arises from an injury at work. The thought seems to be that this is an injury often requiring surgery -- making for an expensive claim if acknowledged -- so that it is better (for the employer) to deny the claim in the hope the employee will not fight back. Since the disability period in a simple case might well be limited, the hope is that the injured worker will fail to get an attorney and fail to effectively advance his rights.

Workers who fall into this trap can learn to regret it. We had one recent client who hesitated to treat his work-related hernia injury as work-related after his employer pushed for him to seek treatment under private health insurance. When the employer learned the employee would need surgery and would be out for several weeks during the employer's busy season, the employer came up with an excuse and fired the employee. In the process, the worker lost his health insurance before he could get the surgery. He was left with no job, no access to surgery, no payment for lost wages, and a case somewhat complicated by the early medical treatment records that failed to explain that the injury had happened at work. The case took months to resolve, with the claimant stagnated in his ability to get the full treatment necessary in the interim.

Another hernia case resulted in a substantial six figure settlement -- contrary to the initial assumption by employers and insurance companies that hernia injuries are necessary short-term or self-limiting. Our client obtained a settlement valued at years of future wage loss compensation in hard-fought litigation, after two failed hernia surgeries left him with symptoms which prevented him from resuming his pre-injury career work with the involved employer.

Note also that even if you have previously been diagnosed with a hernia, predating your work injury, if you suffer a work injury that aggravates the hernia and makes it necessary for you to pursue surgery, this is a properly compensable workers compensation claim. Your employer is responsible for the aggravation injury and for the required surgery.

A skilled and aggressive workers compensation specialist can take the steps necessary to get your employer to acknowledge its liability for your hernia injury, so that you can get the treatment you need, including any necessary surgery, get paid for your necessary time away from the job, and have protection in the event of the serious complications that can arise with hernia surgeries.

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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
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