Wrongful Death Lawyer
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
A fatal workplace accident devastates Lancaster County families. Attorney Michael Cardamone — Certified Workers' Comp Specialist and 10-year Super Lawyer — helps surviving families pursue workers' compensation death benefits and partners with Personal Injury colleagues on any third-party wrongful death claim.
Fatal Workplace Accidents in Lancaster
When a loved one dies on the job, surviving families have rights under Pennsylvania law. Leading causes of fatal workplace accidents include:
Lancaster County
Supporting Lancaster Families After a Workplace Death
Lancaster County's mix of agriculture, manufacturing, food processing, construction, and warehousing creates risks of fatal workplace accidents — machinery and equipment incidents, falls, grain and confined-space tragedies, and vehicle crashes. Pennsylvania law provides death benefits to a deceased worker's surviving dependents regardless of fault.
Fatal accidents often involve negligent third parties such as equipment manufacturers or outside contractors. As a Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist, Michael Cardamone handles the workers' compensation death-benefit claim directly, while any third-party wrongful death claim is pursued with our heavyweight Personal Injury colleagues. Wrongful death matters unrelated to a workplace are referred to those colleagues.
Areas We Serve Near Lancaster
Serving Lancaster and Lancaster County statewide.
A Fatal Work Accident in Lancaster 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.
Lancaster Wrongful Death FAQs
Are agricultural and manufacturing deaths in Lancaster covered?
Many are. Workers killed in Lancaster County manufacturing, food-processing, and construction settings are typically covered by Pennsylvania workers' compensation, with death benefits available to surviving dependents regardless of fault.
Can our family pursue a wrongful death lawsuit too?
Often yes. When a third party such as an equipment manufacturer or outside contractor caused the death, a separate wrongful death claim — handled with our Personal Injury colleagues — may provide additional damages beyond workers' comp.
Is the consultation free for Lancaster 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 Lancaster? We Can Help
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