Wrongful Death Lawyer
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
A fatal workplace accident in the Capital Region leaves families searching for answers. If your loved one died on the job in Harrisburg, attorney Michael Cardamone — Certified Workers' Comp Specialist and 10-year Super Lawyer — pursues workers' compensation death benefits and partners with Personal Injury colleagues on third-party wrongful death claims.
Fatal Workplace Accidents in Harrisburg
When a loved one dies on the job, surviving families have rights under Pennsylvania law. Leading causes of fatal workplace accidents include:
Central Pennsylvania
Supporting Harrisburg Families After a Workplace Death
As the state capital, Harrisburg's economy spans government and commercial construction, highway and bridge projects, warehousing, and manufacturing — all of which carry the risk of fatal accidents from falls, equipment failures, vehicle crashes, and struck-by incidents. Pennsylvania law provides death benefits to a deceased worker's surviving dependents regardless of fault.
When a third party such as a contractor, equipment manufacturer, or negligent driver contributed to a fatal accident, families may have 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 third-party wrongful death case with our heavyweight Personal Injury colleagues. Non-work wrongful death matters are referred to those colleagues.
Areas We Serve Near Harrisburg
Serving Harrisburg and the Capital Region statewide.
A Fatal Work Accident in Harrisburg 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.
Harrisburg Wrongful Death FAQs
What death benefits are available after a Harrisburg workplace fatality?
Pennsylvania workers' compensation provides surviving dependents a percentage of the deceased worker's wages plus funeral expenses. A separate third-party wrongful death claim may add damages when a negligent party other than the employer caused the death.
Who handles the workers' comp side versus the wrongful death lawsuit?
Michael Cardamone, a Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist, handles the workers' compensation death-benefit claim directly. Any third-party wrongful death lawsuit is pursued together with our heavyweight Personal Injury colleagues to maximize the family's total recovery.
Are consultations free for Harrisburg families?
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 Harrisburg? We Can Help
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