Wrongful Death Lawyer
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
When a fatal accident takes a loved one at work in Pittsburgh, your family deserves answers and support. 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 Pittsburgh
When a loved one dies on the job, surviving families have rights under Pennsylvania law. Leading causes of fatal workplace accidents include:
Western Pennsylvania
Supporting Pittsburgh Families After a Workplace Death
Pittsburgh's steel and manufacturing heritage, ongoing bridge and infrastructure work, downtown high-rise construction, and energy sector all carry the risk of fatal workplace accidents — falls, crane and equipment failures, explosions, electrocutions, trench collapses, and struck-by incidents. Pennsylvania law guarantees death benefits to a deceased worker's dependents regardless of fault.
Fatal job-site accidents often involve a negligent third party in addition to the employer. As a Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist, Michael Cardamone handles the workers' compensation death-benefit claim directly, while any third-party wrongful death claim — against a contractor, equipment maker, or other negligent party — is pursued with our heavyweight Personal Injury colleagues. Non-work wrongful death matters are referred to those colleagues.
Areas We Serve Near Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh office at 429 Fourth Ave, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
A Fatal Work Accident in Pittsburgh 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.
Pittsburgh Wrongful Death FAQs
What benefits can a Pittsburgh family recover after a workplace death?
Surviving dependents may recover Pennsylvania workers' compensation death benefits — a percentage of the deceased worker's average weekly wage plus funeral expenses. If a third party caused the death, additional wrongful death damages may be available through a separate claim handled with our Personal Injury colleagues.
How long do we have to file a workplace death claim in Pennsylvania?
Deadlines apply to both workers' compensation death claims and wrongful death lawsuits, and they can be strict. Contact us as soon as possible so evidence can be preserved and your family's rights are protected. Consultations are free and available 24/7.
Do you charge anything upfront for a Pittsburgh wrongful death case?
No. We work on contingency — there is no fee unless there is a recovery, and consultations are always free.
Lost a Loved One on the Job in Pittsburgh? We Can Help
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