Can I collect unemployment while waiting for a comp claim to go to court?

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Can I collect unemployment while waiting for a comp claim to go to court?

I tore a bicep from my forearm at work. Small contractor is denying my comp claim even though he was the one who sent me for acute care. I am a bricklayer, need surgery, also need to pay bills. Will be off for at least 6 months. He won’t even call back the acute care doctors now with referal from his insurance panel.

Asked on June 26, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Pennsylvania

Answers:

Timothy Brennan

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Many people due collect unemployment compensation while waiting for or receiving workers compensation. However, you should know that the insurer will be entited to a credit against any compensation you would be entitled to for the weeks you are on unemployment compensation. You should be very clear in providing notice of the injury to your supervisor at your employment, you must give notice within 120 days of the injury. If the insurer wrongfully withholds benefits, you may also be entitled to benefits. You should definately consider filing a worker compensation claim and/or hiring a workers compensation attorney.

 

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