Pennsylvania Work Injury Lawyers
Construction Worker Brain Injuries
Construction sites are among the most dangerous workplaces in Pennsylvania. Falls from heights, struck-by incidents, and equipment accidents cause thousands of traumatic brain injuries every year. If you suffered a brain injury on a construction site, you may have TWO separate claims.
#1 Industry
of workplace TBI deaths
25,000+
construction TBIs annually
40%
from falls
No Fee Unless We Win Your Case
You May Have TWO Separate Claims
Many attorneys only pursue workers' comp. We make sure you get BOTH.
Workers' Compensation
No-fault benefits you're entitled to regardless of who caused the accident.
- Medical bills covered
- Wage loss benefits (2/3 of wages)
- Specific loss awards for permanent injury
We handle this as Certified Specialists
Third-Party Personal Injury
If someone else caused or contributed to your injury, you can sue them for FULL damages.
- Pain and suffering
- Full wage loss (100%)
- Future earning capacity
We coordinate with top PI colleagues
Common Causes of Brain Injuries
Who Can Be Held Liable?
These third parties may be responsible for your injuries — giving you a second claim:
Understanding Your Rights
Construction brain injuries are frequently more serious than they first appear. A worker who falls from a scaffold or is struck by a dropped tool may walk away seemingly 'fine,' only to develop headaches, memory problems, mood changes, and difficulty concentrating in the days and weeks that follow. These are classic signs of a traumatic brain injury, and they can permanently affect your ability to return to physically demanding construction work.
In Pennsylvania, your workers' compensation claim covers your medical treatment and a portion of your lost wages no matter who caused the accident. But construction sites are unique because so many different companies share the same job site — general contractors, subcontractors, equipment rental companies, and product manufacturers. When one of those outside parties caused your injury, you may also have a separate third-party personal injury claim that can recover pain and suffering and your full wage loss.
This is why the 'two claims' approach matters so much for construction workers. We handle the workers' compensation side as a Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist and coordinate with our experienced Personal Injury colleagues on any third-party claim, so nothing is left on the table. Acting quickly is critical: job sites change fast, defective equipment gets repaired or discarded, and witnesses move on to other projects.
"Don't let insurance companies fool you — concussions and post-concussion syndrome are mostly clinical diagnoses based on subjective symptoms. Just because your CT or MRI is negative doesn't rule out a Traumatic Brain Injury. In fact, most people with TBIs have negative diagnostic imaging studies."
— Michael Cardamone, Esquire
Certified Workers' Comp Specialist | 27+ Years Experience
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Call (833) 898-4587Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sue the general contractor if I work for a subcontractor?+
Often yes. If you were injured because the general contractor or another company on the site was negligent — for example, by failing to provide fall protection or allowing a hazardous condition — you may have a third-party personal injury claim against them in addition to your workers' compensation benefits, even though you can't sue your own employer directly.
What if I was using defective equipment when I was hurt?+
If a defective tool, ladder, scaffold, or piece of machinery contributed to your brain injury, the manufacturer or equipment rental company may be liable through a product liability claim. We work to preserve that equipment as evidence before it is repaired or thrown away.
I hit my head but felt okay at first — do I still have a case?+
Yes. Many traumatic brain injuries, including concussions and post-concussion syndrome, are diagnosed based on symptoms that develop over time, not just imaging. A negative CT or MRI does not rule out a TBI. Document your symptoms and get evaluated as soon as possible.