A construction injury changes everything in an instant. One moment you are carrying out your trade, the next you may be facing a broken bone, a back injury, or time away from the only work you have ever known. At The Belt Law Firm, P.C., we know that workers’ compensation is more than a claim form, it is the difference between keeping your household afloat and falling behind. Workers’ compensation provides benefits for lost wages, medical treatment, and in some cases permanent damage, but those benefits are not automatic.
Our attorneys have spent years working with tradespeople across Pennsylvania, and we understand the realities of life on the job site. Whether your injury came from a fall off scaffolding in Pittston, a machinery accident in Hazleton, or years of heavy lifting that finally took a toll on your back, we bring the experience and persistence needed to secure the benefits you have earned. We handle the insurance company, we track the deadlines, and we keep you informed so you are never left wondering what will come next. Many injured tradespeople choose to speak with a Wilkes-Barre work injury lawyer to make sure their claim is handled correctly from the start.
If you are a construction worker hurt on the job, call The Belt Law Firm, P.C. at (570) 714-3343. The call is free, and the sooner you reach out, the sooner we can start protecting your rights and working to get your family the support it needs.
Some of the most common construction-related injuries in Pennsylvania include:
Recovering from these injuries is rarely quick or simple. Many require ongoing medical treatment, physical therapy, or even lifelong care, all while wages are lost and bills pile up. That’s why choosing the right Pennsylvania workers’ compensation lawyer matters. The Belt Law Firm, P.C. is dedicated to standing up for injured construction workers, making sure they receive every dollar of compensation and every benefit the law provides. If you’ve been hurt on a construction site, call us today at (570) 714-3343 to protect your rights and secure your future.
If you’re working in construction in Pennsylvania, the law says you’re covered by workers’ compensation the moment you’re hired whether you’re a full-time crew member, helping out part-time, or on for the season. That means if you suffer a permanent impairment to a finger, thumb, hand, foot, toe or arm, or if you lose sight or hearing or experience serious and permanent disfigurement to your face or neck, your medical bills should be paid from day one. When an injury keeps you out of work, wage checks usually start after the first week. And if you’re still sidelined after two weeks, the law requires your employer’s insurance to go back and cover that first week too.
Workers’ comp isn’t only about covering paychecks and doctor visits. If a construction accident takes a worker’s life, surviving family members may be able to collect benefits. The law also recognizes permanent injuries like losing a hand or foot, vision or hearing loss, or serious scarring to the face or neck and provides separate payments for those losses.
Unfortunately, we see how often claims get tied up, delayed, or denied. These problems often involve claim denials and delays that can cost injured workers time and money. Maybe the company doctor says you are fine to return when you know you are not ready. Maybe paperwork was filed late. Our job is to step in, keep the process moving, and make sure you are treated fairly under Pennsylvania law. Understanding the workers’ compensation process can help protect your benefits when employers or insurers push back.
If you have been hurt on a job site, call The Belt Law Firm, P.C. at (570) 714-3343. We will listen, explain your options, and stand up for your rights from day one.
We see men and women who have spent their lives building Pennsylvania’s roads, bridges, and homes suddenly treated as if they are exaggerating or disposable. At The Belt Law Firm, P.C., we make sure your story is heard and your rights under Pennsylvania law are enforced.
Workers’ compensation should pay for medical treatment and wage loss, yet many construction workers run into delays, denials, or pressure to return to the job before they are ready. In some cases, injured workers taken off the job may also need help to collect unemployment benefits while a claim is pending. At the same time, some are told they waited too long to report the injury, while others are sent to “independent” medical exams that favor the employer.
If you were injured on a construction site and are struggling to get the benefits you deserve, call The Belt Law Firm, P.C. today at (570) 714-3343. Let us take on the fight so you can take care of yourself and your family.
A lot of people in Pennsylvania are told they are “independent contractors” and nothing more. That label gets used in construction, trucking, delivery work, and even home health care. Many of these situations overlap with workers’ compensation claims for healthcare workers, where misclassification is also common.
But here’s the truth: if the company controls how you do the job, sets your hours, provides the tools, and directs your work, you may actually be considered an employee under Pennsylvania law. And if you are an employee, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if you get hurt.
We meet people who fall off a roof in Hazleton or get injured driving a load through Luzerne County, and the first thing the company says is, “You’re a contractor, so there’s no coverage.” That is not always the end of the story. Pennsylvania courts have addressed this issue repeatedly, and misclassification happens far more often than people realize. Our job is to look at the facts, not just the paperwork, and push back when a business tries to deny benefits by using the wrong label.
If you are being told you cannot file a claim because you are a contractor, call The Belt Law Firm, P.C. at (570) 714-3343. We will talk it through with you, review how you were hired, and give you a straight answer about what the law really says.
We work with iron workers, laborers, carpenters, and operators across on high-rises, road crews, and shop floors. Our job is simple: document what happened, line up the paperwork, deal with the insurance carrier, and keep your wage-loss and medical benefits moving. We also dig into possible third-party claims such as bad scaffolding, faulty tools, or careless subcontractors so you’re not leaving money on the table. Expect straight answers in your first (free) conversation, a clear plan for what to save such as photos, incident reports, timesheets, names of foremen and coworkers and no nonsense about recorded statements. You focus on healing; we handle the claims, the calls, and the pushbacks.
We also provide Spanish-speaking assistance to make sure language is never a barrier to justice.
You can read what other injured workers say about working with our firm by visiting our client testimonials.
Generally, if you are a construction industry employee who is injured in a workplace accident, you cannot sue your employer when you are injured. Instead, you will likely be entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits through your employer, which will help cover your various medical expenses and lost wages, among other losses.
Depending on the circumstances of your injury, you may be entitled to sue and recover damages against a liable third party. For example, suppose that you have been injured in a construction accident involving a defective power tool. You could ostensibly sue the manufacturer of the power tool based on product defect liability.
In Pennsylvania, there are two statutes of limitations deadlines that you should be aware of in a construction accident context: 1) there is a statute of limitations period of three years from the date of injury for workers’ compensation claims, running from the date of injury (if your injury is not accepted voluntarily by the employer, you must file a claim petition before the deadline passes), and 2) there is a statute of limitations period of two years for injury claims brought against third parties not subject to workers’ compensation, running from the date of injury.
If you do not file the appropriate claims before each applicable deadline passes, you will be barred from recovery. As such, it’s critical that you consult with a qualified attorney as soon as possible.
In Pennsylvania, if your family member has died in a construction accident, then you are not entitled to bring a wrongful death claim against the employer (assuming that the decedent would have been entitled to workers’ compensation). If you are a qualified survivor, however, then you will receive death benefits for the death of your loved one. Further, you may be entitled to bring a wrongful death claim against liable third parties, such as the manufacturer of a defective product that contributed to the death of your loved one.
Many aspects of a successful workers’ compensation claim or unemployment compensation benefits case are complex.
At Belt Law Firm, P.C., we are here to help you and answer your questions. We provide legal advocacy in English and Spanish.
Call us today to schedule your free case evaluation in Hazleton at 570-535-3343 or Pittston at 570-714-3343.
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