How Does My Employer File My Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Claim?

Your Employer’s Role in a PA Workers’ Comp Claim: The Paperwork Process You’ve done your part: you’ve reported your work injury to your employer. Now what? You may be wondering what happens behind the scenes. This video will pull back the curtain and explain the responsibilities of your employer after you’ve reported your injury. Knowing what they are supposed to do is crucial to holding them accountable and ensuring your workers’ compensation claim moves forward.
The Reporting Obligation: We’ll explain that after you report your injury, your employer has a legal duty to report it to two key entities:
Their Insurance Carrier: The employer must notify their workers’ compensation insurance provider. This is the first step in getting the claim process started.
The Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers’ Compensation: They must also report the injury to the state’s official bureau. This ensures that the state has a record of the incident.
Filling Out the Forms: We’ll discuss the different types of forms your employer may need to fill out, such as a First Report of Injury. We’ll also explain why it’s important for you to be vigilant and ensure your employer follows through on these obligations.
What if My Employer Doesn’t File the Claim? We’ll cover what to do if your employer is dragging their feet or refusing to file the claim. This is a serious issue, and we’ll explain your options, including seeking legal assistance to file a claim yourself directly with the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation.
Staying Informed: This video is for any injured worker in Pennsylvania who wants to understand the full claim process. From Allentown to Pittsburgh, knowing your employer’s responsibilities is key to a successful workers’ compensation claim.