Injuries that occur while on the job are usually covered by an employer's workers' compensation insurance. Typically, an injured worker will need to follow his or her company's policies and procedures for documenting an injury and filing for benefits. You may be required to see a doctor employed by your company's insurer, file for medical leave, or provide weekly updates in regard to your condition. Understanding your rights and protecting your job are essential throughout the process.

At Johnston & Johnston, our lawyers help employees recover benefits for workplace injuries and occupational diseases through Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation claims and appeals. We guide them through the process, advising them in regard to their legal rights and obligations, taking steps to protect their jobs should an employer attempt to coerce them into returning to work too early or deny them benefits.

 If someone you know has an employment-related injury or illness, it is very important that the claim be handled correctly in order to provide the maximum compensation in a timely manner. If a claim has been partially or entirely denied, there is a process for appeals. Contact our Kingston office if you would like to arrange a free consultation with a workers' comp attorney.

Workers' Compensation and Injuries in the Workplace

Our attorneys represent clients in workers' compensation claims involving the following kinds of workplace injuries and conditions:

• Head trauma
• Spinal cord injury
• Neck and back injuries
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Repetitive stress disorder
• Amputations
• Burns
• Disfigurement
• Depression / anxiety

Injuries caused by Contractors and Subcontractors - Third Party Liability

Workers' compensation checks often are inadequate to provide the resources a family needs to stay afloat financially. It is important that you get legal advice about the possibility of additional sources of compensation. Typical situations entitling injured workers to third-party or other claims include those where the injury involved a defective tool, an auto accident, or a slip-and-fall accident caused by a property owner's negligence, or where there is the possibility of a Social Security disability claim.

Our attorneys and staff will help you find the right doctors; accurately calculate the value of lost wages, medical bills, medical devices, and therapy; and counsel you on the value of a lump sum compromise and release settlement.

Workplace Accidents Covered by Workers' Compensation

Among other accidents, our workers' compensation lawyers are prepared to help clients with claims involving the following:

Contact Johnston & Johnston Today

It's important to understand your rights and obligations in workers' compensation cases. If you've been injured at work and have questions about what you were told by your company or their doctor, contact workers' compensation attorneys at Johnston & Johnston today.