Carbon County, Pennsylvania
If you've been injured on the job or developed an occupational disease in Carbon County, PA, there are various programs designed to help you, including the Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers' Compensation, located at 1171 S. Cameron Street in Harrisburg, PA. The laws governing the Bureau are available in the state's official statutory code, and online information about the Bureau is available at the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. The state has prepared a brochure with frequently asked questions about the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act. The brochure is intended as a general guide about work injuries and illnesses. There are also many other services available in Carbon County, including agencies that offer vocational rehabilitation services and other help for injured or disabled workers.
Your most important resource is sound legal advice from an experienced legal team that can guide you through the complex maze of the workers' compensation system. For help with your claim, contact the Pennsylvania workers' compensation attorneys of Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C. Our goal is to provide exceptional legal services to our clients. We strive to achieve the highest standard of excellence for the protection of individual rights through teamwork and the use of our considerable resources and experience. Contact the firm online or by telephone at 1-800-318-LAW1.
About Carbon County, PA
Carbon County, Pennsylvania marks the northern border of the Lehigh Valley region of the state and is part of the state's coal region. The eastern and northeastern sections of Carbon County are part of the renowned Pocono Mountains region and the lower portion of Carbon County is in the Lehigh Valley area. Carbon County is bordered by Luzerne County to the north, Monroe County to the east, Northampton County to the southeast, Lehigh County to the south, and Schuylkill County to the southwest.
Carbon County was established on March 13, 1843, from parts of Northampton and Monroe counties. It is named for the large amounts of anthracite coal found here. Carbon County was the home of the first large scale railroad in America, the “Switchback.” The railroad started as a coal carrier, changed to a passenger carrier, and is a major tourist attraction.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated 2005-2007 population of Carbon County, Pennsylvania was 62,326 residents. Major employers in Carbon County, PA include Kovatch Corp, Walmart, and the local school districts and hospitals.
Jim Thorpe is the county seat of Carbon County, PA. Jim Thorpe was originally incorporated on January 26, 1850, as the borough of Mauch Chunk, an Indian name meaning "bear mountain." It was renamed in 1954 for the famous Indian athlete of Olympic fame, who is buried there. Jim Thorpe, PA is nestled between three mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania. It is an oasis of beautiful Victorian architecture. The most well-known is the Harry Packer Mansion which sits atop Packer Hill. The mansion, used as the model for Disney World's Haunted Mansion, is a bed and breakfast inn and hosts Murder Mystery Weekends and special events.
In addition to Jim Thorpe, the county contains the following boroughs: Beaver Meadows, Bowmanstown, East Side, Lansford, Lehighton, Nesquehoning, Palmerton, Parryville, Summit Hill, Weatherly and Weissport. Carbon County is composed of 23 municipalities, each with its own municipal government.
School districts in Carbon Count, PA include the Jim Thorpe School District, Lehighton Area School District, Panther Valley School District, Palmerton Area School District and the Weatherly Area School District. Higher education is offered at the Lehigh Carbon Community College. Five local hospitals serve the residents of Carbon County: Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Blue Mountain Health System, St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital, Gnaden Huetten and Palmerton Hospital.
Two-thirds of Carbon County's 500 square miles of natural beauty is devoted to state game land and state park land. Well-known for its scenic mountains and rivers, this attractive rural landscape brings thousands of visitors each year for a wide variety of outdoor recreation including mountain biking, horseback riding and water-skiing. Beltzville State Park, Lehigh Gorge State Park and Hickory Run State Park are located in Carbon County.
