Fighting for You After a Catastrophic Loss
Pennsylvania workers' compensation law states that the loss of vision or hearing may entitle you to a specific loss award in addition to workers' compensation benefits. Many injured workers need an attorney's help to obtain the benefits they are entitled to receive, however.
At Kenneth R. Schuster & Associates, P.C., we have decades of experience with workers' compensation claims. We are a group of smart, aggressive trial lawyers who know when it is time to accept a settlement offer and when it is time to take your appeal to the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board. For a free consultation, please call our Philadelphia vision loss lawyers at 610-892-9200 or contact us online.
Debilitating Injuries That Will Change Your Life
Losing the sight in one or both eyes requires occupational therapy to relearn how to care for oneself and travel safely. A person who is completely blind may need to learn to work with a service dog. Occupational therapy is also necessary after a hearing loss. Learning sign language and figuring out how to communicate with family and friends can be a long process.
In addition, people who lose their hearing or sight often suffer from depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. They may need psychotherapy and medication to help them adjust to a very different lifestyle.
Family members may have to assist with the care of the injury victim or work to support the family after a wage earner loses vision or hearing. Compensation to cover medical costs, monthly expenses and lost wages will be necessary. We work with medical and economic experts who help us determine how much money your family will need for immediate and future expenses.
Common causes of sight and hearing loss in the workplace may include:
- Head trauma
- Exposure to toxins
- Explosions and fires
- Flying objects
- Faulty safety equipment
- Inadequate workplace safety measures
Our attorneys can help you with your workers' comp claim as well as third-party injury claims, when applicable.
Pennsylvania Hearing Impairment Lawyers
To schedule a free consultation, please call 610-892-9200.
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