Workers’ Compensation Lawyer in Mehoopany, PA
Mehoopany is home to one of the largest Procter & Gamble manufacturing plants in the world. The facility employs thousands of workers directly, and thousands more work in the supply chain, logistics, and support industries that serve it. Workplace injuries in this environment — whether on a production floor, in a warehouse, during a delivery, or on a job site — are a real and recurring fact of life.
If you were injured at work in Mehoopany or anywhere in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation system provides benefits for medical treatment and lost wages regardless of who was at fault. But navigating that system without legal help is harder than it should be. Munley Law’s Scranton office handles workers’ compensation claims for Wyoming County employees, including workers at the P&G plant and at every other type of employer in the area.
What Workers’ Compensation Covers
Pennsylvania workers’ comp covers all reasonable and necessary medical treatment related to your work injury — doctors, specialists, physical therapy, surgery — without a deductible or copay. It also provides wage replacement benefits, generally two-thirds of your average weekly wage up to a state-set cap, if your injury prevents you from working. Permanent impairment may entitle you to additional specific loss benefits.
Your employer’s insurance carrier manages the claim from the employer’s side. Having your own representation — at no upfront cost — puts you on equal footing.
Common Workers’ Comp Issues We Handle
Denied claims. Employers and insurers sometimes deny claims on the grounds that the injury was not work-related, or that the injury is not as serious as reported. We challenge those denials.
Return-to-work disputes. Insurers often push injured workers to modified duty before they are medically ready. We protect your right to benefits while you recover.
Independent medical examinations. Insurance companies schedule exams with doctors of their choosing. The results frequently understate injury severity. We help you respond to adverse findings.
Third-party claims. If your work injury was caused by a third party’s negligence — a defective piece of equipment, a contractor’s error — you may have a 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. Wyoming County workers’ comp cases are heard by workers’ compensation judges assigned through the Department of Labor & Industry.
We serve Wyoming County workers from our Scranton office. Call for a free consultation.
