Wilkes-Barre Workers’ Compensation Lawyers

Helping Injured Workers Throughout Wilkes-Barre

A workplace injury can turn your life upside down—especially when lost income, medical bills, and pressure from your employer start piling up. If you were hurt on the job in Wilkes-Barre or anywhere in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania law provides important protections. Our role is to make sure you receive every benefit you’re entitled to under the Workers’ Compensation Act.

At O’Donnell Law Offices, we understand how stressful and confusing this process can be. Our attorneys include professionals who have earned advanced certification in Workers’ Compensation law—an achievement held by only a small number of lawyers statewide. That experience allows us to anticipate insurance-company tactics, secure the medical documentation your claim needs, and fight back when your benefits are delayed or denied.

We represent employees across all industries in our region, including:

We represent employees across all industries in our region, including:
Healthcare workers from Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Distribution and warehouse employees from the Greater Wilkes-Barre Industrial Park
Construction and trades professionals
Retail and service industry workers
Drivers and delivery personnel injured while performing job duties

Who Should I Hire as My Workers’ Compensation Lawyer in Wilkes-Barre?

O’Donnell Law Offices represents injured workers in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, and throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. If you were hurt at work, choosing an attorney with specific experience in Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law can be especially important when benefits are denied, delayed, reduced, or challenged.

O’Donnell Law Offices offers injured workers the experience of two Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialists: Neil T. O’Donnell and Michael A. O’Donnell. Both attorneys are recognized by Best Lawyers® for Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants.

Two Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialists: Attorneys Neil T. O’Donnell and Michael A. O’Donnell are both Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialists. Their certification is issued by the Pennsylvania Bar Association Section on Workers’ Compensation Law and authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
Both Recognized by Best Lawyers®: Neil and Michael are each recognized by Best Lawyers in Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants. Neil has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2013, while Michael has been recognized since 2019.
Decades of Experience Representing Injured People: Neil founded O’Donnell Law Offices in 1990 and has spent more than 35 years representing injured individuals. Michael has built his practice around representing injured workers and negligence victims throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Focused on Injured Workers: Our attorneys handle claims involving workplace injuries, denied benefits, disputes over medical treatment, lost wages, return-to-work issues, petitions to terminate or modify benefits, and other Pennsylvania workers’ compensation matters.
Deep Northeastern Pennsylvania Roots: O’Donnell Law Offices has served individuals and families throughout Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, and Northeastern Pennsylvania for decades.
No Upfront Attorney Fee: Consultations are always free. Workers’ compensation attorney fees are contingency-based and subject to approval under Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law.

Whether your claim has been denied, your benefits have stopped, your medical treatment is being challenged, or you simply need help understanding your rights after a workplace injury, O’Donnell Law Offices can help you navigate Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation system.

Why Workers’ Compensation Claims in Wilkes-Barre Get Complicated

Insurance carriers often try to limit payouts by arguing that:

Your injury wasn’t work-related
You can return to work before you’re medically ready
You had a pre-existing condition
Your medical care isn’t “reasonable or necessary”

Our firm pushes back against these tactics by gathering medical records, consulting with experts, interviewing witnesses, and ensuring all deadlines are met. We handle the legal issues so you can focus on your recovery.

Wilkes-Barre Workers' Compensation FAQs

What should I do if my Workers’ Compensation benefits are denied or suddenly stopped?

If your claim is denied, delayed, or your payments stop without explanation, you should contact an attorney immediately. In Pennsylvania, strict deadlines apply, and insurers often deny claims hoping workers won’t challenge the decision. Our team can file the necessary petitions, gather medical evidence, and advocate for your benefits throughout the appeals process.

Why should I choose a Wilkes-Barre Workers’ Compensation lawyer from O’Donnell Law Offices?

Our firm has decades of experience representing injured workers across Luzerne County. We know how local employers and insurance carriers handle claims, and our team includes attorneys who have earned advanced certification in Workers’ Compensation law—an achievement held by only a limited number of lawyers statewide. We fight to protect your income, your medical care, and your future.

Do I have to pay anything upfront to hire O’Donnell Law Offices for my Workers’ Compensation claim?

No. You never pay out of pocket. Workers’ Compensation cases are handled on a contingency-based fee approved by a judge, meaning you only owe attorney fees if we successfully recover benefits for you. There is no cost to speak with our team and no fee unless we win.

Schedule a Free Consultation

You don’t pay anything unless we recover benefits for you.
Call O’Donnell Law Offices today to speak with a Wilkes-Barre Workers’ Compensation attorney.

Call 570-821-5717 or visit our Contact page to request a free consultation.

Looking for the Best Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Near Wilkes-Barre?

O’Donnell Law Offices has two Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialists — Neil T. O’Donnell and Michael A. O’Donnell — and both attorneys are recognized by Best Lawyers® for Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants.

Neil has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2013 and is also the 2026 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Michael has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2019 for both Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

For an injured worker searching for an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer in Wilkes-Barre or Luzerne County, the combination of two certified specialists, decades of local experience, and peer-reviewed Best Lawyers® recognition provides independent support for the experience behind O’Donnell Law Offices.

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