Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Stroudsburg, PA

Dedicated, Experienced Representation for Injured Workers in Monroe County

When you hire Robinson Law LLC, you work directly with Paula Robinson on every aspect of your claim. Not a paralegal. Not a case manager. Paula represents injured workers only and has spent her entire career in workers’ compensation law, so every insight she brings to your case comes from more than 35 years focused entirely on this area.

Paula’s career includes time representing employers and insurance companies, which gives her firsthand knowledge of how insurers build their defense strategies. She now applies that inside view exclusively for injured workers throughout Stroudsburg and Monroe County. Robinson Law LLC has recovered millions of dollars for clients since opening in 2011, and 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.

Services are available in English and Spanish. Se habla español.

If you’ve been hurt on the job in Stroudsburg, call Robinson Law LLC at (215) 804-9924 to schedule your free consultation with a dedicated and experienced workers' compensation attorney.

What Sets Robinson Law LLC Apart from Other Workers’ Comp Attorneys in Stroudsburg?

Injured Monroe County workers looking for an attorney have no shortage of options, but the details matter. 

Here’s what Robinson Law LLC offers:

• Claimant-Side Representation Only: Robinson Law LLC represents injured workers exclusively. Paula doesn't represent employers or insurance companies. When you hire her, you know her knowledge, strategy, and time are all working for you.
• Direct Attorney Access Throughout Your Case: Paula handles every case personally from start to finish. Clients reach her directly for answers, updates, and explanations at every stage. You won’t be passed off to support staff when your questions matter most.
• Inside Knowledge of How Insurers Operate: Paula’s background representing the defense side gives her a perspective many claimant attorneys don’t have. She recognizes the tactics insurers use to minimize or deny claims because she’s seen how those strategies are built. That knowledge shapes how she prepares your case from day one.
• Coordinated Personal Injury Referral Network: Workers’ compensation doesn’t cover everything a serious workplace injury can cost you. When a workplace injury also gives rise to a personal injury claim, Paula connects you with experienced PI attorneys across Pennsylvania and coordinates both cases simultaneously.
• Recognized Credentials: Paula holds a 10/10 Avvo score with more than 200 client reviews and has earned the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award three consecutive years: 2023, 2024, and 2025. Robinson Law LLC has also been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers list, is recognized by Expertise, and maintains BBB accreditation.
• Honest Case Assessments: Paula gives realistic evaluations of your claim rather than telling you what you want to hear. You’ll know where you stand and why.

Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits Available in Stroudsburg, PA

The Pennsylvania workers’ compensation system provides several categories of benefits to support injured workers and their families. Medical benefits cover all reasonable and necessary treatment related to your work injury, including doctor visits, hospital stays, medications, and rehabilitation services.

Wage-loss benefits help replace a portion of your income while you’re unable to work. These payments typically equal about two-thirds of your average weekly wage, subject to state-mandated maximums. For disabled workers facing permanent limitations, specific loss benefits may be available for certain injuries.

Death benefits support families who’ve lost a loved one due to a work-related incident. These benefits help cover funeral expenses and provide ongoing financial support to dependent family members.

What Types of Injuries Qualify for Workers' Comp?

In Pennsylvania, any injury sustained at work or while carrying out duties related to one's employment may qualify for workers' compensation. 

This includes but is not limited to:

• Repetitive stress injuries
• Construction site accidents
• Manufacturing injuries
• Office-related injuries
• Occupational illnesses
• Back and spine injuries
• Burn injuries
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Head injuries

Common Reasons for Workers’ Compensation Denials & Appeals in Stroudsburg, PA

Insurance companies sometimes deny workers’ compensation claims, leaving injured workers frustrated and worried about their future. Common reasons for denial include missed deadlines, disputed injury causes, and questions about whether injuries occurred during work activities.

Paula’s years on the defense side of these cases mean she doesn’t have to guess at what an insurer is doing when it denies a claim. She recognizes those tactics from the inside, which guides how she prepares appeals from the start. When a denial needs to be challenged, she builds a thorough evidentiary record, works with medical professionals to document the injury’s connection to your work, and argues your case before workers’ compensation judges at the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board level and higher courts if necessary.

What Stroudsburg Workers Should Know Before Filing a Claim

Pennsylvania law gives injured workers 120 days to report a work injury to their employer, but reporting immediately after the incident gives your claim a strong foundation. Delays can create openings for insurers to dispute whether the injury actually occurred at work.

Once you report, your employer can’t legally retaliate against you for filing a workers’ compensation claim. That protection is built into Pennsylvania law, and Paula can tell you plainly if she believes your employer has crossed that line.

On the question of medical care: when an employer has properly established a qualifying panel of designated providers, you’re generally required to treat with one of those providers for the first 90 days. After that initial period, you have the right to choose your own doctor. Knowing when that window opens can matter for the quality and direction of your ongoing treatment.

Settlement is another area where realistic guidance matters. If a settlement offer comes in, Paula evaluates whether it adequately covers your current medical needs and your future ones before recommending any decision. Stroudsburg workers’ comp claims often involve conditions that develop over time, including repetitive stress injuries and occupational illnesses, and a settlement that looks sufficient today may fall short years from now. Paula doesn’t rush clients toward decisions that could leave them undercompensated.

Serving Injured Workers in Stroudsburg & Monroe County

Paula Robinson serves injured workers throughout Stroudsburg and Monroe County, PA. Consultations are free, and Paula offers services in both English and Spanish so that language is never a barrier to getting answers. If you were injured on the job, or if your loved one died due to work-related injuries, talk to a Stroudsburg workers' compensation lawyer right away about your legal rights and options.

Call Robinson Law LLC at (215) 804-9924 to speak with Paula directly about your workplace injury claim and learn what your next steps can be.