Practice Areas Workers’ Compensation Common Work Injuries Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation for Concussions

Concussions are serious workplace injuries that can have lasting physical, cognitive, and emotional effects. Workers can suffer concussions from falls, vehicle accidents, falling objects, machinery incidents, and other workplace accidents.

At Stern & Cohen, we help injured Pennsylvania workers pursue workers’ compensation benefits for concussion and head injuries caused by workplace accidents and job-related incidents.

Common Causes of Work-Related Concussions

Concussions can happen in many different work environments and may result from direct head trauma or sudden forceful movement.

Common causes of workplace concussions include:

Workers in construction, transportation, warehousing, healthcare, manufacturing, and industrial jobs may face an increased risk of serious head injuries.

Types of Head and Brain Injuries We Commonly See

A concussion is a form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that can range from mild to severe. Some workers experience symptoms immediately, while others develop complications over time.

Common work-related head injuries include:

  • Concussions
  • Mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
  • Post-concussion syndrome
  • Skull fractures
  • Closed head injuries
  • Brain swelling or bleeding

Symptoms may include:

  • Headaches
  • Dizziness or balance problems
  • Memory issues
  • Confusion or brain fog
  • Nausea
  • Sensitivity to light or noise
  • Difficulty concentrating

These injuries can interfere with a worker’s ability to safely perform job duties or return to work.

Post-Concussion Syndrome and Long-Term Symptoms

Some workers continue experiencing symptoms long after the initial injury. This condition, known as post-concussion syndrome, may involve chronic headaches, dizziness, sleep issues, anxiety, or memory problems.

Because concussion symptoms are often invisible, insurance companies sometimes attempt to minimize the seriousness of the injury. Our attorneys understand the long-term impact these injuries can have on a worker’s health and career.

Third-Party Claims After a Workplace Concussion

In some cases, a concussion injury may involve a third party in addition to a workers’ compensation claim.

For example, workers may suffer head injuries caused by:

  • Negligent drivers during work-related travel
  • Subcontractors on construction sites
  • Defective equipment or machinery
  • Unsafe property conditions

While workers’ compensation benefits generally cover medical treatment and wage loss regardless of fault, a third-party claim may provide additional compensation in certain cases involving negligence.

Medical Treatment and Workers’ Compensation for Concussions

Concussions and traumatic brain injuries often require ongoing medical care, neurological evaluation, rehabilitation, and time away from work.

Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits may cover:

  • Emergency medical treatment
  • Neurological evaluations
  • Rehabilitation and therapy
  • Ongoing medical care
  • Wage-loss benefits during recovery

Insurance companies sometimes dispute concussion claims because symptoms are not always visible on imaging tests. Our attorneys are experienced in handling contested workers’ compensation claims involving head injuries and brain trauma.

Light Duty Work After a Concussion

After a concussion, some workers may be released to return on light duty restrictions. These restrictions may limit driving, operating machinery, heavy lifting, or physically demanding activity while the brain heals.

Workers should never feel pressured to return to duties that worsen symptoms or violate medical restrictions. If appropriate modified work is unavailable, injured workers may still qualify for wage-loss benefits.

Workers’ Compensation Benefits and Settlements for Concussions

If you suffered a work-related concussion in Pennsylvania, you may be entitled to workers’compensation benefits for medical treatment, rehabilitation, and lost wages during recovery.

Some concussion workers’ comp claims resolve through settlements based on factors such as the severity of symptoms, ongoing neurological issues, permanent work restrictions, and future medical treatment needs.

Let Stern & Cohen Help With Your Concussion Injury Claim

At Stern & Cohen, we understand how serious and disruptive a concussion can be. Whether you suffered a concussion from a fall, vehicle accident, workplace impact, or construction site injury, our experienced Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys are ready to protect your rights and fight for the benefits you deserve.

If you suffered a concussion at work, contact Stern & Cohen today for a free consultation.

Schedule a free & confidential consultation

Common Work Injuries

$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.