Pike County, Pennsylvania
If you've been injured on the job or developed an occupational disease in Pike County, Pennsylvania, 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 Pike 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 Pike County, PA
Pike County, Pennsylvania, is the only Pennsylvania county in the greater New York metropolitan area. Pike County is bordered by Sullivan County, New York to the north, Orange County, New York to the east, Sussex County, New Jersey to the southeast, Monroe County to the southwest and Wayne County to the northwest. An easy commute to New York City via Interstate 80 and Interstate 84 has helped make Pike County the fastest growing county in Pennsylvania.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Pike County in 2005-2007 was 57,101 residents. The earliest industry in the Pike County area was lumbering. Lumber was taken by raft to build the cities on the lower Delaware River. Quarrying, another major industry, provided the famed sidewalks of New York as well as many other cities. Today, the major employers in Pike County, PA are; Woodloch Pines Inc., Wal-Mart Associates Inc., Home Depots USA Inc., Altec Lansing Technologies Inc., Pocmont Hotels Corp. and Weis Markets, Inc.
Pike County established on March 26, 1814, is named for General Zebulon Pike. The area was first inhabited by the Leni Lenape Indians. In the late 1600's the Governor of the New York colony was concerned that the French were recruiting Indian allies. A land purchase was authorized near the New York border and citizens of Ulster County, New York became the first European settlers in the area. The early settlers got along well with the Indians. As more settlers moved into the area, land disputes arose. The famous Walking Purchase of 1737 took in more than half of the present day Pike County and led to violence.
Milford is the county seat of Pike County, Pennsylvania. Atlantic Magazine called Milford "the prettiest county seat in America." The county seat has also earned kudos from The Wall Street Journal which called Milford “a spot filled with natural beauty just 70 miles from New York City that hasn't been overrun by vacationers".
Matamoras is the only other borough in the county. Pike County is divided into 11 townships; Blooming Grove Township, Delaware Township, Dingman Township, Greene Township, Lackawaxen Township, Lehman Township, Milford Township, Palmyra Township, Porter Township, Shohola Township and Westfall Township.
Three school districts serve Pike County, PA: the Delaware Valley School District, East Stroudsburg Area School District, and the Wallenpaupack Area School District. The medical needs of Pike County, PA are served by the Newton Memorial Hospital in Newton, NJ, the Bon Secours Community Hospital in Pt. Jervis, NY , the Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, PA and the Pocono Medical Center in East Stroudsburg, PA.
Since Pike County, Pennsylvania borders both New York and New Jersey along the Delaware River, outdoor recreational opportunities are numerous. Pike County is famous for its resorts, natural scenic beauty, waterfalls, and lakes including Lake Wallenpaupack with over 50 miles of shoreline. The romantic Pocono Mountains are a honeymoon haven. Wineries and vineyards abound here -most with tours open to the public. Outdoor recreations include skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, hiking, fishing, and boating.
