TBI Lawyer
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A traumatic brain injury can change your ability to work, think, and provide for your family. If you suffered a TBI on the job in Pittsburgh, attorney Michael Cardamone — a Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist with 10 consecutive years of Super Lawyers selection pursues your Pennsylvania workers' compensation benefits and works with heavyweight Personal Injury colleagues on any third-party claim.
How Workplace Traumatic Brain Injury Happen in Pittsburgh
Common workplace causes of traumatic brain injuries for Pittsburgh-area workers include:
Types of Traumatic Brain Injury We Handle
Mild TBI / Concussion
Often missed at first but can cause lasting cognitive and emotional symptoms.
Moderate TBI
Extended loss of consciousness with measurable cognitive and physical effects.
Severe TBI
Life-altering brain damage requiring long-term care and support.
Diffuse Axonal Injury
Widespread tearing of nerve fibers from violent shaking or rotation.
Coup-Contrecoup Injury
Damage at the impact site and on the opposite side of the brain.
Penetrating Brain Injury
An object pierces the skull, common in struck-by and machinery accidents.
Western Pennsylvania
Helping Pittsburgh Workers Recover After a Brain Injury
Workers across Pittsburgh's steel, manufacturing, bridge and infrastructure work, and energy sectors suffer traumatic brain injuries every year — usually from falls, struck-by impacts, and vehicle accidents on the job. A TBI is a covered work injury under Pennsylvania workers' compensation, entitling you to medical treatment and wage-loss benefits regardless of fault.
Michael Cardamone, a Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist, handles your Pittsburgh workers' comp claim directly. When a third party — a contractor, equipment manufacturer, or negligent driver — contributed to your TBI, that claim is pursued together with our heavyweight Personal Injury colleagues. Brain injuries unconnected to work are referred to those colleagues so you still get experienced help.
Areas We Serve Near Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh office at 429 Fourth Ave, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
A Work Injury in Pittsburgh May Involve TWO Claims
Injured workers are often entitled to workers' compensation, and when a third party caused the injury, a separate claim — together maximizing your recovery.
1. Workers' Compensation
No-fault medical coverage and wage-loss benefits for your work-related brain injury, regardless of who caused the accident.
Handled directly by a Certified Workers' Comp Specialist
2. Third-Party Claim
If a contractor, equipment manufacturer, property owner, or negligent driver caused your injury, you may recover additional damages.
Pursued with heavyweight Personal Injury colleagues
We focus on work-related injuries. If your brain injury is not connected to a workplace, we refer the matter to our respected Personal Injury colleagues so you still receive experienced representation.
Pittsburgh TBI Lawyer FAQs
Is a workplace TBI covered by workers' compensation in Pittsburgh?
Yes. A traumatic brain injury suffered while doing your job in Pittsburgh is covered by Pennsylvania workers' compensation, which pays for medical treatment and a portion of lost wages regardless of who was at fault. Attorney Michael Cardamone, a Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist, handles these claims directly.
Can I recover more than workers' comp for my TBI?
Sometimes. If a third party — such as a subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or negligent driver — caused or contributed to your TBI, you may have a separate third-party claim in addition to workers' comp. We pursue those with our heavyweight Personal Injury colleagues to maximize your recovery.
What if my TBI symptoms appeared days after the accident?
Delayed symptoms are common with brain injuries. Report the injury to your employer and seek medical care as soon as possible, then call us. We help Pittsburgh workers document the connection between the workplace accident and their TBI. Consultations are always free.
Suffered a Brain Injury at Work in Pittsburgh? We Can Help
Free consultation. No fee unless we win. Available 24/7.