Wrongful Death Lawyer Pennsylvania
Losing a loved one in a fatal workplace accident is devastating. We help Pennsylvania families pursue workers' compensation death benefits and coordinate any third-party wrongful death claim with heavyweight Personal Injury colleagues.
Leading Causes of Fatal Workplace Accidents
When a worker dies on the job, surviving families have rights under Pennsylvania law — regardless of who was at fault.
Falls From Heights
Falls from scaffolding, roofs, ladders, and elevated surfaces are the leading cause of fatal workplace accidents in Pennsylvania construction and industry.
Struck-By & Caught-In
Falling objects, swinging loads, backing vehicles, and trench or machinery entrapment cause fatal trauma on job sites every year.
Equipment & Vehicle Crashes
Crane and machinery failures, forklift incidents, and work-vehicle crashes claim workers' lives — often involving defective equipment or negligent third parties.
Electrocution & Explosions
Contact with live wires, arc flashes, and industrial explosions cause fatal injuries, particularly in construction, energy, and manufacturing settings.
A Workplace Death Often Means Two Claims
Surviving families are frequently entitled to no-fault death benefits and, when a third party caused the death, a separate wrongful death claim — together maximizing the family's recovery.
1. Workers' Comp Death Benefits
No-fault benefits for surviving dependents. Handled directly by Michael Cardamone, a Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist with 27 years of experience.
- A portion of the worker's wages
- Reasonable funeral expenses
- No-fault — regardless of who caused the accident
2. Third-Party Wrongful Death
When a negligent third party — a contractor, equipment manufacturer, property owner, or driver — caused the death, this claim adds damages workers' comp doesn't pay. Pursued with our Personal Injury colleagues.
- Full wrongful death damages
- Loss of support and companionship
- Defective equipment & negligent parties
We focus on work-related deaths. If a death is not connected to a workplace, we refer the wrongful death matter to our respected Personal Injury colleagues so your family still receives experienced representation.
Wrongful Death Representation Across Pennsylvania
We support grieving families statewide. Select your city for local guidance:
Our Promise To You
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We don't settle cases on the cheap to clear room for the 30 new cases pouring in every day. We are meticulous with every single case and treat it as if you were our own family member. This is our reality - not a talking point you see from big firms advertising on TV.
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No Cheap Settlements
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Treated Like Family
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Wrongful Death & Workplace Fatality FAQs
Who can receive workers' compensation death benefits in Pennsylvania?
Surviving spouses, dependent children, and certain other dependents may receive Pennsylvania workers' compensation death benefits when a worker dies from a job-related injury or illness. Benefits include a percentage of the worker's average weekly wage plus reasonable funeral expenses. Attorney Michael Cardamone, a Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist, handles these fatal claim petitions directly.
What is the difference between a death-benefit claim and a wrongful death lawsuit?
A workers' compensation death-benefit claim (fatal claim petition) is filed against the employer's insurer and is no-fault. A wrongful death lawsuit is a separate third-party claim against a negligent party other than the employer — such as a contractor, equipment manufacturer, or driver. We handle the workers' comp side directly and pursue any third-party wrongful death case together with our heavyweight Personal Injury colleagues to maximize the family's total recovery.
What if the death was not connected to a workplace?
We focus on work-related deaths. If your loved one's death was not connected to a workplace, we refer the wrongful death matter to our respected Personal Injury colleagues so your family still receives experienced representation. Consultations are always free.
Is the consultation free for a workplace death case?
Yes. Consultations are free, we're available 24/7, and there is no fee unless there is a recovery.
Lost a Loved One on the Job? Let's Talk Today.
Free, confidential consultation. No fee unless we win. We support grieving families across Pennsylvania.
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