Construction Accident Lawyer Reading, PA
Reading and Berks County have become a logistics and warehouse hub, and construction crews are building it — often under dangerous conditions. If you were seriously hurt on a Reading-area job site, attorney Michael Cardamone — Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist and 10-year Super Lawyer — will fight for the full recovery you deserve.
Construction Accidents We Handle in Reading
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in America. On Reading job sites, the accidents that most often leave workers seriously hurt include:
Berks County
Representing Injured Reading Construction Workers
Reading sits along the Route 222 and I-176 corridors that have turned Berks County into a distribution and manufacturing center, with new warehouses rising alongside the renovation of the city's older industrial and mill buildings. That mix — brand-new steel construction plus demolition and rehab of century-old structures — exposes workers to falls, scaffold and floor collapses, falling debris, machinery and forklift strikes, electrocutions, and confined-space hazards that cause amputations, crush injuries, spinal cord damage, and traumatic brain injuries. Reading Hospital (Tower Health) operates the county's trauma center.
A Reading construction worker injured on the job frequently has two routes to compensation. A Pennsylvania workers' compensation claim covers medical care and about two-thirds of lost wages without regard to fault. If a party other than your employer — a general contractor, subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner — caused the accident, a third-party personal injury claim can recover pain, suffering, and full wages as well. Michael Cardamone handles the workers' comp claim directly as a Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist and coordinates any third-party claim with our heavyweight Personal Injury colleagues.
Areas We Serve Near Reading
Serving Reading and Berks County statewide.
Hurt on a Reading Job Site? You May Have TWO Claims
Construction sites involve many companies beyond your employer. We identify when you qualify for both claims — potentially maximizing your total recovery.
1. Workers' Compensation
Covers medical bills and about two-thirds of lost wages. No-fault — you get benefits regardless of who caused the accident.
Handled directly by a Certified Workers' Comp Specialist
2. Third-Party Claim
If a general contractor, subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner caused your injury, you can pursue pain, suffering, and full damages.
Coordinated with heavyweight Personal Injury colleagues
Reading Construction Accident FAQs
What kinds of construction accidents happen most around Reading?
Berks County's mix of new warehouse construction and rehab of old industrial buildings leads to falls from heights, scaffold and floor collapses, falling debris, forklift and machinery strikes, and confined-space injuries — all of which can cause life-changing harm.
Can I bring a claim beyond workers' comp for my Reading construction accident?
You may. If a contractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner other than your employer caused your injury, you can pursue a third-party claim for pain, suffering, and full damages alongside workers' compensation.
How much does a Reading construction accident lawyer cost?
Nothing upfront. We work on contingency — no fee unless we win — and every consultation is free and available 24/7.
Hurt on a Reading Construction Site? Get Help Now
Free consultation. No fee unless we win. Available 24/7.