Stern & Cohen proudly represents injured workers in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania and throughout Carbon County. Our experienced workers’ compensation lawyers help employees recover medical benefits, lost wages, and other compensation available under Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law after a workplace injury.

Jim Thorpe workers support industries such as construction, healthcare, manufacturing, hospitality, transportation, tourism, and retail. Unfortunately, workplace accidents can happen in any profession and may result in serious injuries, including:

  • Back and lifting injuries
  • Slip and fall accidents
  • Repetitive stress injuries
  • Construction-related injuries
  • Occupational illnesses

Our attorneys understand the physical, emotional, and financial stress that often follows a workplace injury. Whether you are filing a workers’ compensation claim for the first time, appealing a denied claim, or dealing with delayed benefits, Stern & Cohen is prepared to guide you through every step of the process.

Helping Injured Workers in Jim Thorpe

Whether you work in a hotel, restaurant, construction site, healthcare facility, warehouse, retail store, or another workplace in Jim Thorpe, you deserve clear answers after a workplace injury. Our attorneys help injured workers throughout Jim Thorpe and Carbon County with denied claims, stopped benefits, settlement questions, and disputes over medical treatment.

Learn more about workers’ compensation for back injuries, lifting injuries, and repetitive stress injuries. You can also visit our main Pennsylvania workers’ compensation page for more information about your rights after a workplace injury.

Talk to a Jim Thorpe Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Today

If you were injured at work in Jim Thorpe or anywhere in Carbon County, contact Stern & Cohen today for a free and confidential consultation with an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer. Our team is ready to help you protect your rights and pursue the full benefits available under Pennsylvania law.

FAQs

What should I do after a workplace injury in Jim Thorpe?

Report the injury to your employer immediately, seek medical treatment, and contact a workers’ compensation attorney to help protect your rights.

Can I receive workers’ compensation benefits if I cannot work?

Yes. Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits may include wage loss compensation if your injury prevents you from returning to work.

What if my workers’ compensation claim is denied?

You may still have legal options. A Jim Thorpe workers’ compensation lawyer can help you appeal the denial and pursue the benefits you deserve.

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$190,000

FedEx Employee with Work-Related Neck Injury

We secured a $190,000 settlement for a FedEx employee who suffered a serious neck injury on the job. She required ongoing treatment, including injections, and was kept out of work while receiving total disability benefits.

$210,000

Carpenter/Foreman with Rotator Cuff Tear

We recovered $210,000 for a carpenter/foreman who stepped off a ladder, landed on equipment, and fell at work. He suffered a full tear of his dominant right rotator cuff.

$230,000

Union Carpenter – Scaffold Fall & CRPS

We recovered $230,000 for a union carpenter who fell from a six-foot scaffold while installing sheet rock and metal framing. He landed on his left hand and wrist and later developed Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).

$230,000

Electrician with Knee, Hand, Wrist, and Back Injuries

We secured $230,000 for an electrician who tripped over a pipe at a Pennsylvania job site, injuring both knees, hands, wrists, and his back. His employer failed to properly document the incident, and the insurance company initially accepted only part of his injuries.