Back & Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer in Pennsylvania
Helping After Work-Related Back Injuries
The 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? It’s a frightening and lonely place to be.
Paula Robinson of Robinson Law LLC has sat with many people in the exact spot you’re in right now. She focuses her entire practice on helping injured workers in Pennsylvania: manufacturing workers, energy and Marcellus Shale crews, loggers, construction workers, and healthcare employees whose jobs carry real physical risk every single day. When you need a workers’ compensation lawyer for a back or spinal cord injury in Pennsylvania, call Paula.
Paula Robinson offers free consultations for injured workers throughout Lycoming County. Call (215) 804-9924 to speak directly with Paula, not a paralegal, not a case manager.
Your World Can Change in an Instant After a Back or Spinal Cord Injury at Work
A serious back or spinal cord injury 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’re forced to navigate a workers’ compensation system that can feel cold and impersonal.
Insurance companies often see your injury as just a claim number on a file. They have their own doctors and their own goals, which don’t always align with your health and financial stability. Paula spent years on that side of the table, representing employers and insurers before dedicating her practice entirely to injured workers. She knows exactly how insurance companies build their defenses because she helped build them. That knowledge now works for you.
Back & Spinal Injuries in Pennsylvania Workplaces
Back and spinal cord injuries at work range from herniated discs and lumbar sprains to fractured vertebrae and partial or full paralysis. Each category carries different implications for your benefits and your future.
Under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, your claim can be covered even if a pre-existing back condition existed before your injury. Insurers frequently dispute this, arguing that your injury is unrelated to work or that a prior condition is responsible for your current limitations. That’s one of the most common tactics Paula has seen and countered throughout her more than 35 years in workers’ compensation law. When a workplace back or spinal injury also involves defective equipment or a negligent contractor, a third-party personal injury claim may run alongside your workers’ comp case. Paula maintains connections with experienced personal injury attorneys across Pennsylvania and coordinates both cases so nothing falls through the cracks.
How Paula Robinson Protects Pennsylvania Workers After a Spinal Injury
Once you hire Paula, she handles all communication with the insurance company. You don’t take calls from adjusters, you don’t sign anything, and you don’t navigate the process alone. She builds your case through medical records, treating physician documentation, and a clear account of how the injury has changed your ability to work and live. If the insurer sends you to an independent medical examiner (IME), a common tactic used to dispute injury severity or push an early return-to-work recommendation, Paula challenges those findings using your treating physician’s records and her direct knowledge of how these evaluations are constructed.
For spinal injuries that keep a worker out beyond 104 weeks, Pennsylvania insurers can request an Impairment Rating Exam (IRE). If the exam results in a low impairment rating, your benefit status can be shifted from total disability to partial disability. This puts a 500-week cap on your wage loss benefits. This is a process many injured workers don’t see coming. Paula can help you understand the IRE process and respond to it effectively. She also challenges denied claims and fights premature return-to-work pressure at every stage, from initial filing through negotiation, hearing, or appeal. Paula is certified as a specialist in workers’ compensation law, a credential insurance companies and their attorneys recognize, and she puts that standing to work on every Pennsylvania back and spinal cord injury case she takes.
The Long-Term Effects of a Vertebral Column Injury & What Compensation You Can Receive
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.
Coverage can include surgery, physical therapy, prescription medications, diagnostic testing, specialist visits, and home modifications. Benefit type and duration depend on your injury’s severity and whether you can return to any work. Temporary total disability, temporary partial disability, and permanent total disability each carry different implications.
If your injury is so severe that you can’t 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 benefits that can support surviving family members. If a pre-existing back condition is part of your history, that doesn’t disqualify you. Pennsylvania law covers aggravation of prior conditions, and Paula can explain exactly what benefits apply to your specific situation.
Call Today to Schedule Your Initial Consultation
Paula Robinson brings more than 35 years of workers’ compensation experience to every case, including years spent representing employers and insurers, which means she understands their playbook. She holds a 10/10 Avvo score backed by more than 200 client reviews and has earned the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award three consecutive years: 2023, 2024, and 2025. Robinson Law LLC is recognized by Super Lawyers and Expertise and maintains BBB accreditation. Paula has recovered millions of dollars for injured workers since opening in 2011, with settlements covering the full range of medical costs, lost wages, and ongoing care.
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. Reach out today to learn how she can help you.
Why Injured Workers Choose Robinson Law LLC
Workers' compensation and nothing else for 35+ years. Here's what you can expect with our firm:
- Certified Workers' Comp Specialist
- $22+ Million Recovered
- Direct Line to Paula
- Free Initial Consultation
What Clients Say About Paula
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Very quick and knowledgeable to respond to all my questions.Nora Hanstein
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Paula was very thorough and informative.Dennis Barone
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I’m completely satisfied with her work and the outcome.Dennis Barone
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Paula is very attentive to her clients. She works very good at answering clients' questions thoroughly.Bil
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Because of her approach, I felt completely secure and confident that my case was in the best possible hands.Swayy94
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She is a dedicated professional who consistently stays attentive to any updates regarding my case.Merari Santana
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It was very apparent to me that she was knowledgeable and energetic regarding my case.Brian Soler
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She fought to get the best outcome for me, always having my best interest in mind.Joe Loayza
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She was extremely attentive, responsive, and always made me feel supported throughout the process.Melissa Gorgol
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Her professionalism, persistence, and compassion made all the difference in my case.Jessica Grey
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Amazing attorney that fought for me and got me what I deserved.Kasey
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From day one Paula made my experience and journey with her easy and comfortable.Ashley Seneca
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She is definitely professional and on point, there for every question or concern I had.Judith Turlington
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Calling her was the best thing I could have done.David Bleam
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Along the way I received very solid advice for my situation.Rich Reinhart
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I recommend Paula Robinson; she did an amazing job with my case.Leydi Raposo
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You don’t know how it felt to have someone listen to your situation and tell you everything is going to be OK.Karen Edwards
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From the first time I met Paula, I knew she would take care of me.Mountain Alternatives
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She keeps you very well informed during the whole process of your case and answers all questions promptly.Brian Galle
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She is always there for her clients and will fight until she gets a fair settlement!JB Mohr
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She had excellent communication throughout the entire process, was relatable and sincere, and had answers to all my questions.Emmitt
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If anyone needs a Workers' Comp lawyer, Paula is your lawyer!steve harris
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She is very professional and respectful. She listened to me and answered all of my questions.Chris Peters
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Paula is absolutely a great lawyer and person, and she was a perfect fit for his case.Donna Buschmann
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Very professional and helpful with all my inquiries.Gregory King
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Paula Robinson is a great lawyer. Great communication and very timely.Kelly Colonna
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She is extremely knowledgeable, kind, and compassionate.Stacey Hockman
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My case was a difficult one to defend but Paula went above and beyond helping me get a settlement.Rich Meyers
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She was very thorough and always quick to respond to any questions or concerns I had.konnie seeger
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She is extremely professional, smart, courteous, and gets back to you right away.Tony Longobardi
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She will fight for you and make sure you’re prepared and understand.Deems Smith
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I am extremely impressed with the level of professionalism, expertise, and dedication they demonstrated throughout my case.Isiah Rivera
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Any client in need of a professional Workers’ Comp Attorney would be extremely grateful in having her on their side.Edna Feliciano-Flatts
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We contacted Robinson Law, spoke with Paula and immediately felt at ease.Kelly Ann Jourdain
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Dedicated attorney, easy to work with.Gabriel Picarello
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She made the whole process very easy to understand and helped me every step of the way.Clotelda Prothro
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She made sure I understood every step of the process, checking in with me throughout our time together.Dan R
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She went above what I expected to get good results.Mike Serrecchia
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Tenacious and savvy, she obtained a settlement that allowed an opportunity for me to move on from my worker’s compensation case to a new future.Ray Wilder
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If you need someone to fight for your rights this is the attorney you need.Robert Melovitz
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I was very happy with the way she handled everything.Cheryl Wornham
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She was very professional and understanding and supportive.Janine Queen
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My lawyer Paula was excellent, very professional, and a nice person.realistic soul
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She made sure I understood what was going on, and what my choices were.Duane Faulkner
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Paula is extremely caring, helpful, and passionate about her services!Jennifer Makuvek
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Paula truly works for the client and has your best interest in mind.Chris Lacken
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She always kept me informed and was always available to answer any of my questions.james cummings
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She kept me informed throughout the entire ordeal and helped me secure a fair settlement.Karl Pellegrino
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I HIGHLY recommend Paula Robinson; you will not be disappointed.Luis Rosado
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She helped our family with a very ugly and difficult workers' comp case and turned a nightmare situation into a blessing.Jon Puccio
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She was reassuring, articulate, knowledgeable, and effective.Cheryl West
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She was a savior! We started receiving checks on time and medical care was approved.Cynthia S
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After my work injury my Fiancé and I wanted to be sure we were doing everything correctly to move our lives forward. It can be an overwhelming and scary process, dealing with large insurance firms by yourself. We turned to Paula Robinson and were glad to have her on our side. Paula is friendly, professional, and most importantly good at her job. She treated us like old friends in her office, and as a professional and seasoned attorney in the courtroom. Mrs. Robinson took care of everything, all bills, NeuroAndrew S.
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After having a severe injury at work, my Attorney, Paula Robinson, was very persistent in dealing with the insurance company for my settlement. She is an exceptional lawyer. Paula took a lot of time with my wife and I to make sure we understood everything. I would recommend Attorney Robinson to anyone looking for a caring, personable, professional lawyer.David W.
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I thought I didn’t need a lawyer for my workman’s comp. case. I was so wrong. A friend recommended that I call Paula Robinson at Robinson Law. If you want an attorney who will treat you with personal commitment, one who answers all of your calls, one who goes out of her way to give you the personal attention you want, then Paula Robinson is the one you should call to handle your injury case. She will work hard to get you the best settlement possible in the shortest time. She is always just a phone call awayRich W.
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Being represented by Attorney Robinson was a wonderful experience for me and my family. Not only was Paula a competent and skilled attorney helping me receive compensation in my case, but she was truly sympathetic to my scenario and difficulties the circumstances presented for me and my loved ones. I would recommend Attorney Robinson for anyone dealing with a work related injury or disability. She is the best… thanks again Paula for everything!John H.
