Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
If you've been injured on the job or developed an occupational disease in Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna 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 PA workers' compensation lawyers 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 Lackawanna County, PA
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania was established on August 13, 1878, from part of Luzerne County. The county is bordered by Susquehanna County to the north, Wayne County to the east, Monroe County to the southeast, Luzerne County to the southwest, and Wyoming County to the west.
While the Capoose Tribe of Native Americans originally inhabited the area, settlers from Connecticut migrated to what is now Lackawanna County because of the rich iron ore deposits found there. Communities began to form around furnaces and forges and the discovery of Anthracite coal in Lackawanna County was responsible for the first million-dollar private enterprise in the United States, The Delaware and Hudson Canal Company. The Delaware and Hudson Canal Company, was formed by brothers John, William and Maurice Wurts to move coal to New York City by way of a gravity railroad and canal system.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 209,223 residents for the years 2005-2007.
Scranton is the county seat and the largest city in Lackawanna County, PA. Carbondale is the only other city located within Lackawanna County. Scranton, established in 1866 had its early economy based on iron and steel, especially T-rails for railroads. After World War II, the country's need for coal, and the steel Scranton produced for railroads to transport the coal, diminished. Since the 1980s there has been an emphasis on revitalization, turning old, abandoned properties into tourist attractions. For example, The fascinating Steamtown National Historic Site preserves the history of steam locomotives. The Electric City Trolley Museum preserves and operates pieces of Pennsylvania streetcar history. The Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour at McDade Park provides information about the history of mining and railroads in the Scranton area. The authentic historical attractions in Lackawanna County have brought dollars, jobs and pride to the county. Heritage tourism generated $8.5 billion in direct and indirect sales in 2005 and generated more than 152,324 jobs.
The major employers in Lackawanna County PA are Tobyhanna Army Depot, Proctor & Gamble, the Diocese of Scranton, Allied Services, WEA Manufacturing, the Community Medical Center, Lackawanna County, Techneglas, Mercy Hospital and Moses Taylor Hospital. Tourism is also a growing industry.
There are 12 different school districts that serve Lackawanna County: the Abington Heights School District, the Carbondale Area School District, the Dunmore School District, the Forest City Regional School District, the Lackawanna Trail School District, the Lakeland School District, the Mid Valley School District, the North Pocono School District, the Old Forge School District, the Riverside School District, the Scranton School District and the Valley View School District. Institutions of higher learning include; Baptist Bible College, Johnson College, Keystone College, Lackawanna College, Marywood University, Penn State Worthington Scranton and the University of Scranton.
Seven hospitals serve Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania: Allied Services Institute Rehabilitation, Clarks Summit State Hospital, Community Medical Center, Marian Community Hospital, Mercy Hospital, Mid-Valley Hospital and Moses Taylor Hospital. The Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport provides air transportation for Lackawanna County.
