Law Offices of James V. Monaghan

05/21/2024

I’m a Super Lawyer again!

02/23/2024

I am always so appreciative of the kind words from a satisfied client.

★★★★★ "Atty Jim Monaghan was extremely helpful, patient & thorough while helping me navigate my workmen’s comp experience. He resolved the issue and continually kept me informed and eased my concerns. Thank you!"

10/20/2023

A great charity that provides scholarships for the children of seriously injured or killed workers.

04/27/2023

Some common misconceptions regarding workers compensation.

Workers’ compensation is a system that provides benefits to employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their job. In Pennsylvania, this system is designed to provide financial and medical support to injured workers while they are unable to work. Despite its importance, there are many m...

03/14/2023

Check out my new blog post on the seemingly simple yet critical step of providing notice to your employer after a work injury.

Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation law requires that an employee give notice of a work-related injury or illness to their employer as soon as possible, but no later than 120 days after the date of the injury or illness. This notice requirement is essential to the workers' compensation process and ca...

01/25/2023

Check out my latest post in my “Work Comp Tips” on my website.

Back injuries can occur at work due to a variety of factors, including repetitive motions, heavy lifting, slips and falls, and sudden impacts. These injuries can range from minor strains and sprains to more severe conditions such as herniated discs or spinal cord injuries. Under Pennsylvania workers...

01/08/2023

A client called me today. Sunday. I was at a college basketball game. I texted him to say I couldn’t talk but I could text. A close friend was having custody issues. An emergency? Maybe not but it was to her. I don’t handle custody matters but I gave her some general advice and reassured her over text. Billboard attorneys don’t provide that kind of access. I do. By the way Rutgers lost to Iowa. Better luck next time boys.

01/07/2023

In 2012, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court recognized the PA Workers' Compensation section of the PBA as the organization to certify attorneys as specialists in the field of workers' compensation. In 2013, the section recognized 149 attorneys as specialists in the field of workers compensation. I am proud to count myself among the initial class and am excited as I embark on my 10th year as a certified workers compensation specialist. The process to be certified is rigorous and requires the following:

-admission to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
-active engagement in the practice of law for a minimum of five years;
-50% of his practice to the specialty field of workers' compensation;
-direct participation over the past five (5) years in a minimum of seven (7) of the following categories of workers' compensation litigation:
claim petitioners;
fatal claim petitions
specific loss claims;
utilization review;
Occupational Disease claims under Section 108 of the Workers' Compensation Act;
Termination Petitions;
Suspension Petitions;
Modification Petitions;
Compromise and Release proceedings;
Appeals before the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board;
Appeals before the Commonwealth Court; and
Appeals before the Supreme Court.
-direct participationin both direct and cross-examination of at least twenty-five (25) medical, vocational, or other expert witness depositions;
-submission of three samples of any of the following documents authored by the attorney:
Proposed Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Brief submitted to a Workers' Compensation Judge;
Briefs filed before the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board;
Petition for Supersedeas and/or Answer to Supersedeas before the Workers Compensation Appeal Board and/or Commonwealth Court; and
Briefs filed with the Commonwealth Court.
-proof of completing the designated number of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) hours in the field of workers' compensation over the specified period;
-successfully passing a four-hour examination on topics related to workers' compensation.
Congrats to the rest of the original 149!

12/10/2022

Officially a member of the Monroe County Bar. Thanks Law Offices of Craig B. Bluestein!

08/30/2022

I am providing a one night seminar through the Perkiomenville Adult Evening School. Click here for the link to register,