Workers Compensation Benefits in Pennsylvania (PA)

US Department of Labor (US DOL) - Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
Information on the four major disability compensation programs which provide benefits to federal workers or their dependents who are injured at work or acquire an occupational disease.

US Department of Labor - Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
State by state listing of Workers' Compensation officials.

Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry
Their mission is to improve the quality of life and economic security for PA workers and businesses, encourage labor-management cooperation, and prepare

Pennsylvania Federation of Injured Workers
Providing information to PA workers about their rights under the PA Workers' Compensation Act.

PA Bureau of Workers' Compensation
General information for work injuries and illnesses occurring on or after June 24, 1996; a general guide for workers on the PA Workers' Compensation Act.

Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Journal
An online digest of developments in Pennsylvania Workers Compensation practice and procedure.

Workers' Compensation - An Overview
An overview of Workers' Compensation by Cornell University School of Law

WorkersCompensation.com
Providing Pennsylvania workers' compensation information, news, facts, and contact information for employees, employers, insurers, and medical providers. Find rules, statutes, forms, and professional help relating to workplace injuries and disabilities in the state of Pennsylvania.

Scranton Wilkes-Barre, PA Workers' Compensation Lawyers

Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Attorneys

Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
A  free consulting service of the Office of Disability Employment Policy, a division of the U.S. Department of Labor, designed to increase the employability of people with disabilities.

Injured Worker Pharmacy (IWP)
IWP is a national pharmacy service working on behalf of injured individuals. As an advocate for those who have been injured, IWP takes the financial burden out of the medication process by shipping medications directly to the patient and collecting payment from the insurance company.

UnemployedWorkers.Org
An on-line forum created especially for the nation's jobless and underemployed workers. This resource is available to help the unemployed learn more about the unemployment system, to share their experiences and concerns, and to participate in the national debate over aid to the jobless.  

Contact the Workers Compensation lawyers of Munley, Munley & Cartwright with your claim questions. Our goal is to provide exceptional legal services to our clients. We strive to achieve the highest standard of excellence for the protection of individual rights through team work and the use of our considerable resources and experience.

WORKERS COMPENSATION FAQs

• I'm not working and I have no money, how can I hire and attorney?
• What Injuries are covered by the Workers' Compensation Act?
• What is a work-related disease or illness?
• When I suffer a work injury do I have to treat with the company doctor?
• If I'm released by my doctor for light duty, what will happen to my benefits?
• The employer's doctor releases me to go back to work but my doctor disagrees. What are my rights?
• Recently, I was examined by the company physician. Shortly thereafter I received a petition in the mail stating that my benefits should be terminated as of the date of the company doctor's examination. What should I do?
• If I receive workers compensation, how much will my benefits be?
• How soon do I have to tell my employer about an injury?
• Can I be reimbursed for my travel expenses to and from medical treatment?
• What if I plan to retire soon, what should I do? What are my rights?
• What are my rights regarding social security benefits?
• Can I receive unemployment compensation benefits and workers compensation benefits at the same time?
• What will I do if my workers compensation payments are stopped?
• What will I do if my workers compensation is denied?