Sullivan County, Pennsylvania
If you've been injured on the job or developed an occupational disease in Sullivan 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 Sullivan 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 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 Sullivan County, PA
Sullivan County, Pennsylvania was established on March 15, 1847, from part of Lycoming County. This rural county is situated in North central Pennsylvania's beautiful, rolling Endless Mountains Region. The county is bordered by Bradford County to the north, Wyoming County to the east, Luzerne County to the southeast, Columbia County to the south and Lycoming County to the west. Sullivan County PA was named for Charles Sullivan, leader of the Pennsylvania Senate. He was responsible for the legislation that created Sullivan County.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Sullivan County, PA's 450 square miles had 6,556 residents in 2000. The major employers are the timber industry, agriculture and the state and county governments. The Sullivan County Economic Development website lists the major employers in the county as; the Sullivan County School District, the PA State Government, The Highlands Care Center, Hoffman New Yorker, Dar-Way Nursing Home, Dwight Lewis Lumber Co., Inc., Best Nest, Inc., Dushore Market, Hurley's Super Markets, Complete Cleaning Service, Fitzpatrick & Lambert, L&H Lumber Co., Eagles Mere Country Club, Sawlog, Inc., Baumunk Lumber Company, Citizens & Northern Bank, the United States Government, Memorial Hospital & Skilled Nursing, Eagles Mere Inc., Woodland Builders, Sullivan County, The Vale Past and Present, Inc. and Eagles Mere Borough.
Laporte is the county seat for Sullivan County. Laporte has the distinction of being the smallest county seat in Pennsylvania by population, which was 290 residents in 2000. There are four boroughs located within the county; Dushore, Eagles Mere, Forksville and Laporte. Dushore has the distinction of having the only traffic light in all of Sullivan County. Sullivan County is divided into nine townships; Cherry Township, Colley Township, Davidson Township, Elkland Township, Forks Township, Fox Township, Hillsgrove Township, Laporte Township and Shrewsbury Township.
Located in Laporte, the Sullivan County School District provides the county with public school education for 965 students. There are one high school and two elementary schools located within the county.
Rural Sullivan County, Pennsylvania Sullivan County is well-known for its scenic beauty and wildlife. Worlds End and Ricketts Glen State Parks, along with acres of preserved woodlands of the Wyoming State Forest create numerous opportunities for outdoor recreational activities, such as hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping.
