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That moment your back gives out, or you feel a terrifying numbness after a fall, your whole world stops. One second you’re doing your job, the next you’re flat on your back, staring at the ceiling, and a hundred questions are screaming in your head. How bad is it? Can I still work? How will I pay my bills? This is a frightening and lonely place to be.
Paula Robinson of Robinson Law LLC has sat with many people who were in the exact spot you are in right now. She focuses her entire practice on helping injured workers. Her job is to be the calm, steady voice that guides you forward so you can focus on healing. When you need a workers’ compensation lawyer for your back or spinal cord injury in PA, give Paula a call.
A serious injury to your back or spinal cord is an injury that can affect every part of your life, from your ability to earn a living to simply playing with your kids. The pain can be constant. The medical appointments can feel like a full-time job. And on top of it all, you have to deal with a workers’ compensation system that can feel cold and impersonal.
Insurance companies often look at your injury as a claim number on a file. They have their own doctors and their own goals, which do not always align with your health and financial stability. This is where the feeling of being overwhelmed can set in. You need someone who sees you as a person, not a file.
That person is Paula.
Your first move is to report the injury to your employer. Do it right away. Tell your supervisor or manager exactly what happened. If you can, put it in writing — an email or a text message creates a record. This simple action officially starts the workers’ comp process.
Next, get medical attention immediately. Your health is the top priority. Go to an emergency room, an urgent care clinic, or the company-approved doctor if they have a posted list. Be completely honest about your pain and symptoms. Every detail you give the doctor is important for both your treatment and your case. These initial records are the foundation of your claim.
Soon after your accident, you will likely hear from an insurance adjuster. Their job is to manage the claim on behalf of your employer’s insurance carrier. A lawyer’s job is to protect you. Attorney Paula Robinson handles all communication with the insurance company, so you don’t have to. She builds your case by gathering medical records and reports that document the full extent of your spinal cord or back injury.
She will challenge the insurance company if they try to deny your claim or force you back to work before you are medically cleared to return. Establishing the company’s legal liability is just the beginning. The real work is in demonstrating the impact of the injury on your life to get you the support you need.
A serious injury to your vertebral column can have lifelong consequences. You might wonder if you’ll ever return to your old job or if you’ll need medical care for years to come. These are valid and serious concerns. In Pennsylvania, workers’ compensation benefits are designed to cover your lost wages and all reasonable and necessary medical treatment for your work injury.
This includes everything from surgery and physical therapy to prescription medications and home modifications. If your injury is so severe that you cannot return to work at all, you may be entitled to ongoing wage loss benefits. In the tragic event that an injury from a workplace accident results in a death, the system provides for a wrongful death claim to support the surviving family members. Paula can explain exactly what benefits apply to your specific situation.
A work injury is rarely simple. An on-the-job traffic collision in a company car could cause a brain injury in addition to a back injury. A slip and fall can lead to denied claims or disputes over disability. Paula Robinson is prepared to handle all aspects of your case, ensuring every angle is thoroughly covered. Her focus includes:
It’s true. You don’t have to face your back or spinal cord injury alone. Not when there’s Paula Robinson available. You can have a strong, capable advocate working for you who directs her full attention to your back and spinal cord injury case and any other workers’ comp issues you face. She takes the legal weight off your shoulders.
Paula is certified as a specialist in the practice of workers’ compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Section on Workers’ Compensation Law as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
For more info on what makes Paula right for your workers’ compensation case, give Robinson Law LLC a call ASAP.