Erie Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Erie Pennsylvania is a town that is dynamic and soaked in a rich history. Named after the lake that borders it, and an Indian tribe that used to rules its lands, Erie is pretty impressive. Did you know that Erie is the fourth largest city in Pennsylvania? Making it the largest in all of Northwestern Pennsylvania. The city itself has around 98,593 residents while the Erie- Metropolitan Area has a striking 276,207 residents!

This “Flag Ship City”, named because of it becoming a flagship port for many sailing vessels, has tons of interesting historical facts. In 1976 it won an “American City Award”. Every year that award is only given to 10 communities around the United States. That just one of the things that make Erie special!

The economic climate in Erie, Pennsylvania is impressive. The town is located in between Pittsburgh, Buffalo, and Cleveland, making it a hot point for any different industries. It is also right across the lake from Toronto, Canada. The cities and their suburbs house a diverse workforce that generates a lot of money and jobs.  

What Industries Dominate the Erie Landscape?

Manufacturing is their most prominent industry because of its location in the steel and coal country. On October 4th of every year, there is even a Manufacturing Day in Erie! Common workplaces are big names like Welch Foods and Frito Lays.

Health care workers are the second largest industry the Erie Metropolitan Area. Common workplaces for nurses, doctors, surgeons and nurses practitioners are The University of Pittsburgh Medical Centers, Saint Vincent’s Hospital or St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.

A surprising amount of money flows through the tourism industry, which also employees a lot of Erie county workers. Around 4 million people visit attractions in the area every year. Places like Niagara Falls, The Erie Zoo, Presque Isle State Park, Lake Erie, and The Erie Casino, make Erie action packed with fun for all ages.

Since Erie has so many available jobs in so many industries, the chance of getting hurt on the job may be high. The lawyers at Krasno, Krasno, and Onwudinjo are here to help if this situation happens to you.

Who You Are:

You’re from Erie! You are tough, hardworking and independent. People don’t mess around over here; a works hard, plays hard mentality is part of your DNA. Even the hardest, most diligent of workers can get hurt at work. If that happens, you need to reach out and talk about your options in possibly receiving workers’ compensation.

Who We Are:

We have been serving the injured workers of Pennsylvania since 1930. Our specialties are Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability. With 13 locations all over Pennsylvania, we can meet you almost anywhere, even Erie!

What We Can Do for You:

You may be a teacher, working at The Erie City School District and suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome or neck/back injuries from repetitive actions.

You could be a part of the City of Erie Police Department devoting your life to protecting the citizens of the city. But who protects the police when they are injured? Under certain circumstances the “benefits” promised to police and correctional officers may get denied or not properly cover damages. This is where legal professionals who are trained in Worker’s Compensation Law should step in.

You may be a nurse or doctor working at one of Erie’s world-renowned hospitals such as Shriners Hospital Erie or UPMC Hamot. The list goes on and on! Injuries happen everywhere, even at hospitals! The most common injuries for health care workers include

• Falling, slipping and tripping
• Strains and sprains of various body parts from lifting patients and heavy equipment
• Illness and injury from bloodborne pathogens, chemical and drug exposure, biohazards and radioactive exposure
• Emotional stress stemming from experiencing violence or abuse in the workplace from patients or superiors

If you or a loved one has been in a work injury, we are here for you. Krasno, Krasno, and Onwudinjo offers free consultations for every person looking for assistance with workers compensation or social security. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns. We never charge any money until you WIN.

For a free consultation, call 800-952-9640 or fill out a contact form online. We look for forward to hearing from you!