In Pennsylvania, you may be able to receive workers' compensation payments if a doctor places you on medical leave from work for more than 7 days. To be paid for your first 7 days of missed work, you need to be off of work and under a doctor's care for at least 14 consecutive work days.
If your workers' compensation claim is approved, you may be able to receive the following payments:
Medical Benefits
Total Disability Benefits (lost wages)
Partial Disability Benefits (lost wages)
Specific Loss Benefits
Scarring
Hearing Loss
Death Benefits