Plains Personal Injury Lawyers

Warehouse and distribution center injuries are common in Plains due to the area's large logistics operations. You are entitled to workers compensation benefits including medical expenses and wage loss. If a third party contributed to your injury — such as a forklift manufacturer, a staffing agency that failed to train you, or a contractor whose negligence created a hazard — you may also file a personal injury lawsuit for additional compensation.

Total disability benefits are paid when you cannot perform any work due to your injury. Partial disability benefits apply when you can return to some work but at a reduced capacity or lower wage. The insurance company often pushes for partial disability to reduce payments. Our attorneys ensure your disability status accurately reflects your medical condition and earning limitations.

Yes. Repetitive stress injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, and chronic back problems caused by work duties are covered under Pennsylvania workers compensation. These claims can be harder to prove because the injury develops gradually. Our attorneys work with occupational medicine specialists to document the connection between your job duties and your condition.

The insurer may schedule an independent medical examination with a physician they select. These IME doctors frequently minimize injuries or clear workers to return to duty prematurely. You are required to attend, but our attorneys prepare you for the appointment, obtain detailed counter-reports from your treating physicians, and challenge unfavorable IME findings at hearings.

You file a claim petition with the Workers Compensation Office of Adjudication. A workers compensation judge will schedule a hearing where both sides present evidence. Our attorneys handle the entire appeals process — gathering medical records, securing expert testimony, and presenting your case before the judge to overturn the denial.