A workplace injury changes everything quickly. Whether you work in Dunmore’s commercial corridors, in a neighboring employer along Route 6, or anywhere else in Lackawanna County, a serious injury on the job can mean weeks or months away from work, mounting medical bills, and uncertainty about your financial future. Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation system is designed to cover those losses — but navigating it without representation puts you at a disadvantage.
Munley Law’s Scranton office handles workers’ compensation claims for injured workers in Dunmore and throughout Lackawanna County. We represent you from the initial claim through hearings and appeals if necessary, on a contingency fee basis — no upfront cost, no fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Dunmore Employees
Pennsylvania workers’ compensation covers all reasonable and necessary medical treatment related to your work injury — doctors, specialists, physical therapy, surgery — without requiring you to meet a deductible or copay. It also provides wage replacement benefits, generally two-thirds of your average weekly wage up to a state-set maximum, if your injury prevents you from working. Permanent impairment to specific body parts can entitle you to additional specific loss benefits.
Your employer’s insurance carrier manages the claim from the employer’s side. They have adjusters whose job is to limit what the insurance company pays. Having your own representation — at no upfront cost — puts you on equal footing.
When a Lackawanna County Workers’ Comp Attorney Can Help
Denied claims. Insurers may argue your injury was not work-related, that you had a pre-existing condition, or that you waited too long to report. We challenge those denials.
Return-to-work pressure. Insurers frequently push injured workers back to modified duty before they are medically ready. We protect your right to full benefits during your recovery.
Independent medical examinations. Insurance companies schedule their own medical exams, and the results often understate injury severity. We help you respond to and challenge adverse findings.
Third-party liability. If a defective piece of equipment, a contractor’s negligence, or a vehicle accident during work caused your injury, you may have a separate personal injury claim in addition to workers’ comp. We evaluate both.
Caroline Munley, a Munley Law partner, is a certified workers’ compensation specialist recognized by the Pennsylvania Bar Association. J. Christopher Munley has been named Best Lawyers’ Lawyer of the Year for Workers’ Compensation.
We serve Dunmore workers from our Scranton office — call for a free consultation.
