Stern & Cohen proudly represents injured workers in Fishtown and throughout Philadelphia 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.

Fishtown workers play an important role in industries such as hospitality, construction, healthcare, retail, transportation, creative services, and skilled trades. Unfortunately, these jobs can lead to serious workplace injuries, including:

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

Our attorneys understand the physical, emotional, and financial challenges injured workers face after an accident on the job. Whether you need help filing a workers’ compensation claim, appealing a denied claim, or securing ongoing benefits, Stern & Cohen is prepared to guide you through every step of the process.

Helping Injured Workers in Fishtown, Philadelphia

Whether you work in a restaurant, retail store, construction site, office, healthcare facility, warehouse, or another workplace in Fishtown, you deserve clear answers after a workplace injury. Our attorneys help injured workers throughout Fishtown and Philadelphia County at every stage of the workers’ compensation process, including 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 Pennsylvania workers’ compensation page for more information about your rights after a workplace injury.

If you were injured at work in Fishtown or anywhere in Philadelphia County, contact Stern & Cohen today for a free and confidential consultation with an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer.

FAQs

What should I do after a workplace injury in Fishtown?

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

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

Yes. Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits may include lost wage 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 Fishtown workers’ compensation attorney 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.