Scranton Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
Representing Injured Workers in Lackawanna County Since 1982
A workplace injury changes everything fast. Lost wages, mounting medical bills, and an insurance carrier that moves quickly to protect its own interests, not yours. Abrahamsen, Conaboy & Abrahamsen P.C. has represented injured workers throughout Scranton and Lackawanna County since 1982, handling more than 24,000 cases and recovering millions of dollars for clients across Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our record reflects four decades of preparation, persistence, and direct attorney involvement from the first call through resolution.
Under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, injured workers have legal rights to medical and wage-loss benefits, but those rights don’t enforce themselves. Our attorneys handle all communication with your employer and their insurance carrier, file your claim correctly and on time, and fight for the benefits you may be entitled to pursue. We work on a contingency basis, so there are no upfront attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Call (570) 712-5545 or submit our contact form to book a free in-person or virtual consultation with a Scranton workers’ compensation attorney. Hablamos español.
How ACA Law Handles Your Workers’ Comp Claim
From the moment you retain us, you work directly with an attorney. We don’t pass cases to case managers or assistants. Each decision, filing, and negotiation is handled by a lawyer who knows your situation and knows Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law.
Our attorneys represent injured workers at every stage of a claim, including:
- Filing initial claims correctly and on time with the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
- Challenging claim denials and benefit terminations
- Defending against employer and insurer efforts to force an early return to work
- Pursuing available wage-loss and medical benefits
- Pursuing third-party liability claims when a defective product or negligent party contributed to the injury
- Coordinating workers’ compensation benefits with Social Security Disability when injuries are long-term or permanent
We handle all types of workplace injuries and occupational illnesses, including neck and back injuries, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, burns, carpal tunnel syndrome, joint injuries, asbestos exposure, and more. Insurance carriers serving Lackawanna County employers know our firm. They also know we’re prepared to take a case to hearing when a resolution isn’t on the table.
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“Highly Recommend”
“Chip Abrahamen is a great lawyer who takes time with you and listens to what you're telling him.”- Kelley E. -
“Prompt, Efficient and Put Me at Ease Through the Entire Process”
“ACA Law has handled estate planning and a personal injury case for me. Each interaction was handled with supreme professionalism.”- Patrick C. -
“Awesome!”
“Chip is amazing, his expertise is top of the line, makes sure he understands me and communicates accordingly. I just settled my case last week, first try.”- Joel T. -
“A True Advocate Who Changed My Life”
“This man has truly been a life changer for me, and I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a strong, reliable, and compassionate attorney.- Joe T.
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Why Choose Abrahamsen, Conaboy & Abrahamsen P.C.?
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Accessible SupportWe offer free consultations, virtual appointments, and five convenient office locations to better serve our clients. Our goal is to make quality legal help easy to access when you need it most.
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Proven ExperienceWith more than 24,000 cases handled, our attorneys bring decades of real-world legal experience to every matter. We know how to navigate complex injury and workers’ compensation claims effectively.
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Local TrustServing Northeastern Pennsylvania since 1982, our firm has built a strong reputation rooted in community relationships and results. We are proud to be a trusted hometown law firm for generations of families.
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Personal AttentionEvery client works directly with an attorney, not a case manager or assistant. We take the time to understand your situation and provide individualized guidance at every step.
Understanding the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation System
Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation system provides benefits to employees injured on the job. In exchange, workers generally can’t sue their employer directly. That trade-off gives injured workers access to benefits without proving fault, but it also places your recovery within a system governed by strict procedural rules and aggressive insurer defense teams.
Valid claims are frequently denied, delayed, or challenged. Insurers dispute injury severity, question whether an injury is work-related, and contest medical treatment decisions. Claims involving preexisting conditions, repetitive trauma, or occupational illness face heightened scrutiny. Many injured workers don’t realize how often initial claims require a legal fight to seek approval.
Workers’ Compensation Benefits Available in Pennsylvania
Depending on the nature and severity of your injury, Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits may include:
- Medical benefits covering all reasonable and necessary treatment related to the work injury
- Wage-loss benefits for time missed from work due to injury or illness
- Specific loss benefits for the permanent loss of use of a body part
- Disfigurement benefits for serious and permanent scarring of the head, face, or neck
- Death benefits for surviving family members in fatal workplace accidents
If your injury involved a defective product, faulty equipment, or a negligent third party, a separate personal injury claim may also be available, allowing you to pursue recovery beyond what the workers’ compensation system provides.