Wrongful Death Lawyer
State College, Pennsylvania
A fatal accident at work shatters families in the State College area. Attorney Michael Cardamone — Certified Workers' Comp Specialist and 10-year Super Lawyer — pursues workers' compensation death benefits and coordinates any third-party wrongful death claim with heavyweight Personal Injury colleagues.
Fatal Workplace Accidents in State College
When a loved one dies on the job, surviving families have rights under Pennsylvania law. Leading causes of fatal workplace accidents include:
Centre County
Supporting State College Families After a Workplace Death
State College and Centre County's university operations, construction, healthcare, and manufacturing carry risks of fatal accidents — falls, machinery and equipment incidents, vehicle crashes, and struck-by accidents. Pennsylvania law guarantees death benefits to a deceased worker's surviving dependents regardless of fault.
When a negligent third party contributed to a fatal accident, families may pursue both a workers' compensation death-benefit claim and a third-party wrongful death claim. Michael Cardamone, a Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist, handles the death-benefit claim directly and coordinates the wrongful death case with our heavyweight Personal Injury colleagues. Wrongful death matters unrelated to a workplace are referred to those colleagues.
Areas We Serve Near State College
Serving State College and Centre County statewide.
A Fatal Work Accident in State College 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.
State College Wrongful Death FAQs
Who is eligible for workplace death benefits near State College?
Surviving spouses, dependent children, and certain other dependents may receive Pennsylvania workers' compensation death benefits when a worker dies from a job-related injury. Our Certified Workers' Comp Specialist handles these fatal claim petitions directly.
Can a wrongful death lawsuit be filed too?
Often yes. If a third party other than the employer caused the death, a separate wrongful death claim — pursued with our Personal Injury colleagues — may provide additional damages.
Are consultations free in the State College area?
Yes. Consultations are free, available 24/7, and there is no fee unless there is a recovery.
Lost a Loved One on the Job in State College? We Can Help
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