Can I File for Workers' Comp If I Have Two Jobs in PA? - Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George P.C.
Notas del episodio
From Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George P.C. - Workers' Comp With Two Jobs in Pennsylvania explores how concurrent employment impacts workers' compensation claims under the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act. This episode breaks down how Section 309 shapes average weekly wage calculations and why earnings from multiple jobs can significantly affect benefit outcomes for injured workers across Pennsylvania.
Listeners will gain insight into how concurrent employment works in real scenarios, including guidance informed by data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and practical examples from Lawrence County, Allegheny County, Butler County, and throughout Western Pennsylvania. The discussion highlights how wage loss benefits, medical coverage, and other compensation types are influenced when workers hold more than one job at the time of injury.
The episode also features perspectives connected to attorneys Lawrence M. Kelly and Joseph A. George, whose work in New Castle and broader Pennsylvania communities reflects deep involvement with organizations such as the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Pennsylvania Association for Justice, Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Bar Association. Their backgrounds, including ties to the University of Akron School of Law and admissions to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, provide context for understanding the legal framework discussed.
Finally, the podcast walks through practical steps workers can take to protect their claims, including submitting LIBC-494 forms, documenting wages, and addressing insurer challenges. It also touches on recognition from organizations like Martindale-Hubbell, Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, the American Bar Foundation, and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, reinforcing the importance of informed legal guidance when navigating complex workers’ compensation cases involving multiple employers.
Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George P.C.
315 N Mercer St, New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-8535