Construction Accident Lawyer Wilkes-Barre, PA
Luzerne County's warehouse corridors and riverfront infrastructure work keep Wilkes-Barre construction crews busy — and exposed to serious danger. If you were hurt on a Wilkes-Barre area job site, attorney Michael Cardamone — Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist and 10-year Super Lawyer — is ready to fight for you.
Construction Accidents We Handle in Wilkes-Barre
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in America. On Wilkes-Barre job sites, the accidents that most often leave workers seriously hurt include:
Northeastern Pennsylvania
Representing Injured Wilkes-Barre Construction Workers
Wilkes-Barre and Luzerne County sit at the crossroads of I-81, I-476 (the Northeast Extension), and the Hanover and Humboldt industrial parks, where enormous warehouses and distribution centers keep going up. Add Susquehanna River levee and flood-control work plus downtown and campus construction, and Wilkes-Barre crews regularly face falls from heights, scaffold collapses, falling materials, forklift and crane accidents, electrocutions, and trench cave-ins that cause amputations, crush injuries, paralysis, and traumatic brain injuries. Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center provides trauma care for the region.
A Wilkes-Barre construction worker injured on the job frequently holds two claims. Pennsylvania workers' compensation covers medical treatment and roughly two-thirds of lost wages regardless of fault. When a general contractor, subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner other than your employer caused the accident, a third-party personal injury claim can add pain, suffering, and full wage loss. As a Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist, Michael Cardamone handles the comp claim directly and coordinates any third-party claim with our heavyweight Personal Injury colleagues.
Areas We Serve Near Wilkes-Barre
Serving Wilkes-Barre and Luzerne County statewide.
Hurt on a Wilkes-Barre 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
Wilkes-Barre Construction Accident FAQs
Why are Wilkes-Barre construction sites dangerous?
The Hanover and Humboldt industrial parks, the I-81 and I-476 warehouse corridors, and Susquehanna River levee work put crews at heights and around heavy equipment daily. Falls, scaffold collapses, and struck-by and caught-in accidents are leading causes of serious injury in Luzerne County.
Do I have a third-party claim for my Wilkes-Barre construction accident?
You may. If a subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner other than your employer caused your injury, you can pursue a third-party claim for full damages in addition to workers' compensation.
Is the consultation free for a Wilkes-Barre construction injury case?
Yes. Consultations are free, we are available 24/7, and there is no fee unless we win.
Hurt on a Wilkes-Barre Construction Site? Get Help Now
Free consultation. No fee unless we win. Available 24/7.