Protecting Your Income After a Workplace Injury

You've been injured at work, and now you're facing medical bills, lost wages, and a claims process that feels designed to slow you down. Workers' compensation cases in Lehighton involve strict deadlines, insurance company tactics, and disputes over everything from the extent of your injury to your ability to return to work. The Law Office of Kim M. Gillen represents injured workers pursuing wage loss and medical benefits under Pennsylvania law, handling claims from initial filings through denials, hearings, and settlements. You'll hear the click of the fax machine sending medical records, the shuffle of paperwork documenting your lost earnings, and the firm's clear explanations of what to expect at independent medical exams and negotiations with insurers.

The firm handles cases across industries common to Lehighton—construction, manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, and other fields where injuries range from falls and repetitive strain to machine accidents and vehicle collisions. Whether you're dealing with a denied claim, a dispute over ongoing benefits, or pressure to settle too soon, you receive representation focused on protecting your income and access to necessary medical treatment. Workers' compensation insurers often push for quick resolutions that favor their bottom line, but the firm pushes back with documentation, medical evidence, and advocacy that keeps your recovery and financial stability front and center.

Contact us now to discuss your workers' compensation claim in Lehighton.

Pennsylvania law requires you to report injuries within twenty-one days and file a formal claim within three years, but insurers often contest causation, question the severity of your condition, or send you to independent medical exams designed to minimize your benefits. You'll need medical records, employer incident reports, witness statements, and expert testimony to prove your injury arose in the course of employment and requires ongoing treatment or wage replacement.

Hearings before workers' compensation judges involve cross-examination, medical evidence, and legal arguments that determine whether you receive temporary total disability, temporary partial disability, or a final settlement. The Law Office of Kim M. Gillen, P.C. prepares clients for these hearings, organizes medical documentation, and challenges insurer tactics that attempt to terminate benefits prematurely. Whether you're recovering from a fall on a construction site, a repetitive strain injury in a warehouse, or a vehicle accident during a delivery route, the firm focuses on protecting your income and ensuring insurers pay for the treatment your doctors recommend.

Settlements can provide lump-sum payments and close your claim, but accepting too little or agreeing to terms that leave future medical needs unaddressed can cost you for years—so every offer is evaluated carefully against your long-term needs.

Reach out now at (484) 613-0011 for dedicated workers' compensation representation in Lehighton.

Workers' compensation cases raise questions about eligibility, benefit amounts, and what happens if insurers dispute your claim. These answers address the concerns most often raised by injured workers in Lehighton and nearby communities.

Workplace injuries affect your ability to earn a living, pay bills, and support your family. The firm provides representation that holds insurers accountable and fights for the benefits you've earned through your labor. Secure your consultation today to discuss your workers' compensation case in Lehighton.