Serious and unsightly permanent scars are compensated under workers compensation when they occur to the face, neck, or head. The maximum benefit is 275 weeks of wage rate losses. The amount of loss is at the discretion of the Workers Compensation Judge (WCJ). They must be unsightly in orer to be copensable
About the Author: Larry Levin
Larry Levin is one of the managing partners of Shor & Levin, P.C. - The Bulldog Lawyers. He has over 40 years of experience in representing the interests of Pennsylvania workers who have been injured on the job. Larry has dedicated his career to fighting for the rights of workers and helping them get back on their feet.
