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Timothy Belt

Timothy Belt

The Belt Law Firm, PC
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Pennsylvania
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Biography

Attorney Timothy D. Belt is the son of Reverend James and Patricia Belt, and he has resided primarily in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area since 1985. Tim graduated from Lackawanna Trail High School and is a 1996 summa cum laude graduate of the University of the Ozarks. Tim graduated from Villanova University School of Law in 1999 and shortly thereafter began practicing law in the Wilkes-Barre area.

Tim’s practice focuses on workers compensation, social security disability, unemployment compensation and auto injury claims. Tim is a frequent speaker in regard to workers compensation issues to business and union organizations.

Tim is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association, and Wyoming/Sullivan County Bar Association

Education
Villanova University
Law
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Professional Experience
Founding Attorney
The Belt Law Firm, PC
- Current
Attorney
Fendler & Associates, PC
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Attorney
Marshall, Denehey, Warner, Coleman and Goggin
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Attorney
Laputka, Bayless, Ecker & Cohn
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Certifications
Workers' Compensation Law Certified Specialist
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Professional Associations
Pennsylvania State Bar
Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Pennsylvania
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Practice Area
    Workers' Compensation
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. Can I apply for state insurance if I am receiving workmans comp. I'm in Pennsylvania.
A: Sure you can apply. Depending on how much you are receiving in workers' compensation, you may or may not be financially eligible.
Q. Got injured at work in Nov. I received a letter that said Amended Notice of Payable Compensation. What does it mean?
A: It means that changes may have been made from the original Notice of Compensation Payable. Read it and compare it with prior Notices received. The Amended Notice may not contain any changes, but it is better to carefully review just in case.
Q. Accept 2nd settlement?2.5 yrs of week amount PT work.Herniated disc 1.5 yr ago.Concerned over low amount/future issues.
A: By way of general information, workers' compensation is not like personal injury where you can obtain additional money for pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life or loss of opportunity. Workers' compensation awards-assuming there is not a death, loss of use of a body part or facial scar-are confined to related wage loss and related medical. So, the fact that you have pain or that your relationship with your child is impacted is awful, but it does not add any money to your settlement value.

As to whether your settlement offer is fair, no one on here will be able to answer that. We have not reviewed your medical records. We do not have access to the transcripts from the testimony. We do not know who the judge, employer, insurance company or opposing attorney are. All of these things, and many more, matter in determining the value of a case. You have an attorney. I would suggest that you schedule an appointment with your attorney to sit down and go over your concerns. Your attorney should know all of the details of your case and will be in a position to explain why this offer is good or bad. Good luck! ... Read More
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The Belt Law Firm, PC
100 West Broad Street, Suite 303
Hazleton, PA 18201
Telephone: (570) 535-3343
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
The Belt Law Firm, PC
100 West Union Street
Kingston, PA 18704
Telephone: (570) 714-3343
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed