Wrongful Death Lawyer
Reading, Pennsylvania
A fatal accident at work changes a Reading family forever. Attorney Michael Cardamone — Certified Workers' Comp Specialist and 10-year Super Lawyer — helps surviving families pursue workers' compensation death benefits and coordinates any third-party wrongful death claim with heavyweight Personal Injury colleagues.
Fatal Workplace Accidents in Reading
When a loved one dies on the job, surviving families have rights under Pennsylvania law. Leading causes of fatal workplace accidents include:
Berks County
Supporting Reading Families After a Workplace Death
Reading and Berks County's distribution centers, manufacturing plants, food-processing facilities, and construction sites carry serious risks of fatal accidents — forklift and machinery incidents, falls, struck-by accidents, and vehicle crashes. Pennsylvania law provides death benefits to a deceased worker's surviving dependents regardless of fault.
Many fatal workplace accidents in the region involve negligent third parties. Michael Cardamone, a Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist, handles the Pennsylvania workers' compensation death-benefit claim directly, and any third-party wrongful death claim is pursued with our heavyweight Personal Injury colleagues. Wrongful death matters not connected to a workplace are referred to those colleagues so families still receive experienced help.
Areas We Serve Near Reading
Serving Reading and Berks County statewide.
A Fatal Work Accident in Reading May Involve TWO Claims
Surviving families are often entitled to workers' compensation 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 death benefits for surviving spouses, children, and dependents — a portion of the worker's wages plus funeral expenses, regardless of who caused the accident.
Handled directly by a Certified Workers' Comp Specialist
2. Third-Party Wrongful Death
If a contractor, equipment manufacturer, property owner, or negligent driver caused the death, the family may recover full wrongful death damages.
Pursued with heavyweight Personal Injury colleagues
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.
Reading Wrongful Death FAQs
Are distribution-center deaths in Reading covered by workers' comp?
Yes. A worker killed in a Berks County warehouse, plant, or job site is covered by Pennsylvania workers' compensation, and surviving dependents may receive death benefits regardless of fault. A third-party wrongful death claim may also be available.
What is a fatal claim petition?
A fatal claim petition is the workers' compensation filing that secures death benefits for a deceased worker's dependents. Attorney Michael Cardamone, a Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist, handles these petitions directly for Reading-area families.
Is there any cost to speak with you?
No. Consultations are free, available 24/7, and there is no fee unless there is a recovery.
Lost a Loved One on the Job in Reading? We Can Help
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