Head Injuries/Concussions in Workers’ Compensation

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, head Injuries are among the most common, and often the most serious, injuries suffered by workers.

At Lenahan & Dempsey, we have helped workers across Northeastern/Central Pennsylvania and The Pocono Mountains with Head Injury/Concussion Workers’ Compensation Cases.

These cases are often complex, and you are likely to see your employer, or its insurance company, challenge your claim, and perhaps even try to force you to return to work before you are ready to do so.

Why Call Lenahan & Dempsey After An At-Work Head Injury?

The Workers’ Compensation Team at Lenahan & Dempsey has the skills, background, and track record to help you.  We know how to navigate the Workers’ Compensation system and the often-complicated process to get you the money you need and deserve following a workplace or a work-at-home head injury/concussion.

Attorney Brian Lenahan of our office, who heads our Workers’ Compensation Department, is listed in Best Lawyers in America and is a Certified Workers’ Compensation Practitioner in Pennsylvania.  He is also listed in the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and National Trial Lawyers – Workers’ Compensation Top 25.  He has won Workers’ Compensation awards as high as a million dollars for individual, seriously injured workers.  In addition, we have additional Workers’ Compensation lawyers and a team of experts we can call upon to get the benefits you deserve following a head injury/concussion at work.

Types of Head Injuries/Concussions

There are countless ways to sustain an at-work head injury/concussion. We have seen cases where someone was seriously hurt when a heavy object fell on them while reaching for something on a storage room shelf.  We have seen construction and factory workers hit in the head by heavy machinery or objects falling from forklifts. Falls are a common source of serious head injuries.

The sad fact is many of these head injuries/concussions can be life-altering for both the injured worker as well as their family.

Head Injuries/Concussions and The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act

The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act specifically covers injuries to the head, skull, or brain that are sustained in the course of employment for covered workers.

Employees who suffer head injuries/concussions are often entitled to benefits under the Workers' Compensation Act, including:

1. Medical Benefits: Employees are entitled to receive reasonable and necessary medical treatment for their head injuries/concussions, including hospitalization, surgery, medication, physical therapy, and other forms of treatment.

2. Wage Loss Benefits: If the injury restricts the worker’s ability to work, they may be entitled to wage loss benefits. These benefits typically amount to a percentage of the employee's average weekly wage.

3. Scarring/Facial Disfigurement Benefits:  In cases where a head injury results in permanent and unsightly scarring and/or disfigurement, the injured worker may be entitled to additional specific loss facial disfigurement benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act.

Your Lenahan & Dempsey Workers’ Compensation lawyers can explain all of the benefits you are entitled to receive.

Employers and Insurance Companies Often Challenge Head Injury/Concussion Cases

Time and time again we have seen injured workers with head injuries/concussions see their claims challenged, specifically the seriousness of the injury or your ability to return to work.

Your Lenahan & Dempsey Workers’ Compensation Lawyer knows how to help when cases get challenged.   We won’t allow you to be pushed around or harassed after an injury.  In fact, once you bring us on board as your lawyers, your employer, their insurer, and the insurance lawyers will contact us – allowing you to concentrate on your recovery while we handle the details.

Report Your Head Injury/Concussion (and All Other Work Injuries) As Soon As Possible

It is vital for employees who suffer head injuries/concussions at work to report the injury to their employer as soon as possible. Doing so protects your rights to move your claim forward.

Call Us

Lenahan & Dempsey Workers’ Compensation lawyers help injured workers every day throughout Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne, Pike, Monroe, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour counties, and beyond.

We are available 24/7 at 1.888.536.2328.  Call us today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.  There are no fees until you get the money you deserve.

What Can You Expect When Working With Lenahan & Dempsey

We have recovered Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients across almost all fields of Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith and Workers’ Compensation law.

Lenahan & Dempsey is listed in Best Law Firms in America, and we are listed as a Tier 1 law firm (the highest rating).  Attorney Brian Lenahan of our office, who heads our Workers’ Compensation Department, is listed in Best Lawyers of America and is a Certified Workers’ Compensation Practitioner in Pennsylvania.  He is also listed in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and the National Trial Lawyers – Workers’ Compensation Top 25.

Eight of our lawyers are listed in Best Lawyers in America, and eight are listed as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. Three are listed in the Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania, including our Firm President John R. Lenahan, Jr.,  our Managing Partner Timothy G. Lenahan, and lawyer Matthew Dempsey.

Timothy Lenahan is Best Lawyers In America’s Top Insurance Lawyer for his representation of the injured fighting against large insurers for the region of Northeastern/Central Pennsylvania and the Pocono Mountains. He has previously been named Best Lawyers Top Personal Injury Lawyer for that region for his work fighting for the rights of injured people.

We fully understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll a case can take on victims and their families. Our highly dedicated team of lawyers and paralegals can point to a history of success supporting our clients and winning the money they need to rebuild their lives.