Pennsylvania Work Injury Lawyers
Healthcare Worker Brain Injuries
Nurses, CNAs, hospital staff, and healthcare workers suffer brain injuries from patient assaults, slip and falls, and equipment accidents. These injuries are often underreported. If negligent security, understaffing, or defective equipment contributed, you may have two claims.
75,000+
healthcare worker assaults/year
20%
cause head injuries
50%
underreported
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
Nurses, CNAs, technicians, and other healthcare workers are injured at higher rates than most people realize, and brain injuries are among the most serious. Patient assaults in emergency rooms and psychiatric units, falls on wet floors, and being struck by equipment during patient transfers all cause concussions and traumatic brain injuries. These injuries are heavily underreported because healthcare workers are trained to 'push through' and worry about staffing.
If you were hurt on the job, you are entitled to Pennsylvania workers' compensation no matter the cause. But many healthcare brain injuries trace back to decisions made by someone other than your direct employer — a hospital system that failed to provide adequate security, a building owner who let a hazard linger, a staffing agency, or a manufacturer whose equipment was defective. Those facts can support a separate third-party claim.
Reporting your injury promptly and getting proper neurological evaluation protects both your health and your claim. We handle the workers' compensation case and investigate whether understaffing, inadequate security, or unsafe premises created a third-party claim, so you are not forced to choose between your career and your recovery.
"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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Find out if you have TWO claims. No fee unless we win.
Call (833) 898-4587Frequently Asked Questions
I was assaulted by a patient — is that covered by workers' comp?+
Yes. Injuries from patient assaults that happen in the course of your job are covered by Pennsylvania workers' compensation. If the facility failed to provide reasonable security or ignored known risks, a separate claim against the hospital system or security company may also be possible.
I didn't report my head injury right away — is it too late?+
Not necessarily. Pennsylvania gives you up to 120 days to report a work injury, though sooner is always better. Healthcare workers often delay reporting; if you're now experiencing TBI symptoms, document them and seek evaluation, then speak with an attorney.
Can I file a claim for a fall on a wet hospital floor?+
Yes. Beyond workers' compensation, if an outside cleaning company or building owner created or ignored the hazard, you may have a third-party premises liability claim in addition to your benefits.