Representing Injured State and Municipal Employees
If you are a state or municipal employee and were involved in an on-the-job accident, you may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. At the law office of Freeburn & Hamilton, we represent people in state and municipal employee injury claims. From offices in Harrisburg, Lebanon, Gettysburg, Thompsontown and Huntingdon, we serve clients throughout Pennsylvania.
As a government employee, you are still entitled to file workers' compensation claims against your employer. You may also be entitled to recover compensation under the Heart and Lung Act. This act provides additional coverage to government employees who work in dangerous occupations. If you suffer from a state or municipal employee injury, schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced lawyers.
In addition to having five office locations, we make house calls. If you are injured and find it difficult to travel, we can come to you.
Workers' Compensation for Government Employees
Any worker who is injured on the job is entitled to file a workers' compensation claim against their employer. This insurance provides employees with certain benefits after they suffer from a job-related injury. It does not matter whether your employer is a state or municipal government, you are still entitled to workers' compensation benefits like:
- Medical benefits
- Lost wages
- Travel expenses
- Permanent disability damages
- Physical and vocational rehabilitation benefits
Benefits under the Heart and Lung Act
If you work in an extremely dangerous occupation, you may be eligible for additional benefits under the Heart and Lung Act. This law provides people who suffer a state and municipal employee injury additional assistance following an accident on the job.
To learn more about filing a workers' compensation claim for a state or municipal employee injury, schedule a free consultation with one of attorneys at the law firm of Freeburn & Hamilton.
