Jim and Carrie Carroll represent the injured workers of Northern Pennsylvania in Bradford, Sullivan, Tioga, and Susquehanna counties in any matter related to workers’ compensation where the injured worker seeks fair compensation for their injuries. Jim and Carrie Carroll represent the injured workers of Northern Pennsylvania in Bradford, Sullivan, Tioga, and Susquehanna counties in any matter related to workers’ compensation where the injured worker seeks fair compensation for their injuries.
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We all have to work. We all need to work. But what happens when you get injured at work and suddenly find that you’re unable to provide for yourself or your family? Getting injured at work has serious implications and sets into play a host of complicated and important events.

Making sure injured workers get the benefits to which they are entitled is what we do. And we are good at what we do. Jim, Carrie and the staff of C&C Law will fight to protect your rights as an injured worker.

C&C Law represents our Pennsylvania friends and neighbors who have been injured at work. Our clients include the good people of the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania in the Endless Mountain Region including Bradford, Sullivan, Tioga and Susquehanna counties. If you are injured on the job; if you are injured at work; if you have suffered an injury to the extent that it may affect your physical, emotional, and financial well-being, call Jim or Carrie at C&C Law. Together, we will get you the compensation you deserve to maintain financial stability while you get your life back on track.

Workers’ compensation is an area of the law designed to protect the rights of workers injured on the job. The law gives injured workers certain rights to ensure that employers take care of them when and while they are injured. In most instances the law requires employers, through their insurance companies, to pay for hospital visits and other medically related treatments. Sometimes the law may require employers to retrain you in another area of work because you can no longer perform your previous duties. In some cases, the law allows employers to give you a ‘modified’ job within your physical limitations.

However, what if your new position pays less than the old one? What if your new ‘clerical’ job is eventually phased out of the company and you are laid off? What if the insurance company refuses to pay for treatment ordered by your doctor? Now, you have no job, no steady paycheck, and you are injured. Jim, Carrie and the staff of C&C Law understand the law and how to deal with employers and insurance companies. Together, we will fight to protect your rights as an injured worker and get you through this difficult time.

We spend so much time away from family and friends working to provide for ourselves and our families. Usually, we do not even consider how a significant injury would affect us. But when an injury does occur, the impact is immediately apparent. What if you work construction and severely injure one of your hands? How will you hold a hammer? A nail? What if your job requires you to be on your feet eight hours a day . . . and then you injure your back? Jim and Carrie are here to protect you if you have been injured at work or on the job.

At C&C Law, Jim and Carrie have extensive experience protecting the rights of the good people of Northern Pennsylvania who have been injured at work. We understand how getting hurt on the job can affect your life financially. We understand how those financial burdens can affect you emotionally. We understand how those financial and emotional burdens can affect your spouse, your children and your friends. We understand and guarantee that we will fight to get you the benefits you deserve.

If you have been injured you probably have many questions and concerns. Am I eligible for workers’ compensation? If so, when will I get my first check? If I am required to perform other duties like ‘administrative’ duties, can my job then lay me off? Can I choose my own doctor? What if I want to change doctors? These are valid, important questions that need answers.

If you have been injured at work then you need C&C Law. We guarantee that we will fight for and protect your rights as an injured worker.

Jim and Carrie Carroll represent the injured people of the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania in the Endless Mountain Region including Bradford, Sullivan, Tioga and Susquehanna counties. Call Jim or Carrie today for a free consultation and let us make sure you get the benefits you deserve.

Library for Workers' Compensation:

  • Flow of Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Claim Documents Prior To Litigation   
    Description: Here is a flow chart that describes the Pennsylvania workers' compensation claim documents that are most commonly seen in cases that are NOT in litigation. Just scroll over the document title for a description of what that form is used for. This is helpful if you receive a form or document in the mail and you are not sure of its purpose. Of course, you should always call your attorney (if you have one) for an explanation.
  • Construction Site Accidents and Injuries   
    Description: This article summarizes construction site injuries and accidents along with a description of some legal issues when dealing with this type of case.
  • Work Injuries Due to Inadequate Machine Guarding   
    Description: This article describes the dangers of inadequate guarding on industrial machines and the types of injuries that can be caused. It also discusses what can be done above and beyond a workers' compensation case against a company that manufactured a machine that lacked the proper guards to make it safe.
  • Former Welder's $1 Million Verdict Will Stand   
    Description: This article describes the case of a welder who won a $1 million dollar verdict in Illinois for injuries caused be welding fumes. It's an example of the various injuries welders can suffer while at work.
  • Employment Accidents -- An Overview   
    Description: The article details the Federal agencies that are responsible for worker safety and accidents.
  • Filing Your Mesothelioma Law Suit - Frequently Asked Questions   
    Description: This is an article describing the steps and issues involved in litigating a Mesothelioma law suit.
  • Dangers Associated with the Welding Profession   
    Description: Dangers Associated with the Welding Profession
  • Asbestos: A Cautionary Tale from South Africa   
    Description: Asbestos lawsuits
  • Construction Site Accidents Are Often Serious or Fatal   
    Description: Construction Site Accidents Are Often Serious or Fatal
  • Plaintiff awarded wage-loss benefits for depression that resulted from work injury [PDF]   
    Description: On July 10, in Bartholetti v. WCAB, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled a plaintiff was entitled to wage-loss benefits for a period of depression where her psychologist clearly opined that the depression was a result of plaintiff’s injury at work.

    Tara Bartholetti was an elementary school teacher who was punched and bit by a student when she attempted to stop a fight. She filed a claim petition alleging she suffered severe anxiety and depression from abnormal work conditions arising from the incident. After Bartholetti’s psychologist testified she suffered symptoms of post-traumatic stress syndrome as a result of the altercation, the WCJ awarded her wage-loss benefits. The WCAB, however, reversed this award, finding Bartholetti failed to prove the disabling nature of her work injuries.

    On appeal, the Commonwealth Court found the WCJ’s findings rest on the competent evidence presented by Bartholetti’s psychologist and must not be disturbed. Accordingly, the denial of wage-loss benefits was reversed.
  • Do you really have to see the company doctor? Exploding the Myth of the 90 Day Rule   
    Description: Here is an excellent article by Attorney Dan Siegel re. whether an injured employee really has to treat with the company doctor. I often tell my clients that it is not necessary and they can treat with whomever they want. Seriously, wouldn't you be more comfortable treating with your family physician or receiving a referral to a specialist from your family physician? 9 out of 10 times the employer's doctor has the employer's best interest in mind instead of the patient.

    Dan is an attorney in the Philly area. Check out his other websites if you get a chance.
  • Flow of a Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Claim [PDF]   
    Description: This is a nice little form from the Workers' Compensation Bureau that describes the flow of the basic workers' compensation case. We have a printed version of this form in our lobby. It's a good summary of what's done and can be a good visual explanation of why these cases, sometimes, take a long time. Of course, every case is different so your particular case may not follow this example exactly.

Frequent Questions for Workers' Compensation:

Web Resources for Workers' Compensation:

  • Find out your employer's workers' compensation insurance company

    Description: If you do not know your employer's workers' compensation insurance company, you can do a search here.

  • PA Department of Labor and Industry

    Description: Information and advice on a variety of topics of interest for Pennsylvania workers. 717-787-5279

    Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Workers'
    Comp Claims Information Helpline

    Calls within Pennsylvania: 1-800-482-2383 Local calls or calls outside of Pennsylvania:
    717-772-4447
    Information for People with Hearing and Speech Loss
    (TTY): 1-800-362-4228

  • State Unemployment Benefits

    Description: Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration.

  • U.S. Department of Labor’s List of State Worker’s Compensation Officials

    Description: If you were injured on the job, and you don’t work for a Federal employer, you can find your local Worker’s Compensation official here.

  • Judge Robert Vonada's Blog on Workers' Comp Issues

    Description: This is the Journal of Workers' Compensation Judge Robert Vonada. His circuit includes Altoona (Blair County), Huntingdon (Huntingdon County), Lewistown (Mifflin and Juniata Counties) and State College (Centre County).

  • Pa. Workers' Compensation Rate Schedules

    Description: Under the Workers' Compensation Act, injured workers are entitled to indemnity (wage-loss) benefits equal to two-thirds of their weekly wage for a work-related injury. However, there are minimum and maximum adjustments provided in the Act, and the benefit rate is set using the annual maximum in place at the time of injury. The maximum is based on the Department of Labor and Industry's calculation of the statewide average weekly wage.

    The following schedules provide the weekly rates from calendar year 1993 to 2007. When referring to the schedules, read down the column for the calendar year during which the injury occurred.

  • Employer Workers' Compensation Insurance Database

    Description: This web site allows you to check on whether your employer has workers' compensation insurance.

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