Wrongful Death Lawyer
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Losing a loved one to a workplace accident in Scranton is a tragedy no family should face alone. Attorney Michael Cardamone — Certified Workers' Comp Specialist and 10-year Super Lawyer — pursues workers' compensation death benefits and works with Personal Injury colleagues on any third-party wrongful death claim.
Fatal Workplace Accidents in Scranton
When a loved one dies on the job, surviving families have rights under Pennsylvania law. Leading causes of fatal workplace accidents include:
Northeastern Pennsylvania
Supporting Scranton Families After a Workplace Death
Scranton and the surrounding NEPA region's warehousing and logistics boom, along with manufacturing, healthcare, and construction, expose workers to fatal accidents from trucks and forklifts, falls, machinery, and struck-by incidents. Pennsylvania law guarantees death benefits to a deceased worker's surviving dependents regardless of fault.
When a negligent third party — an equipment maker, trucking company, or site contractor — contributed to a fatal accident, families may pursue 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 wrongful death case with our heavyweight Personal Injury colleagues. Non-work wrongful death matters are referred to those colleagues.
Areas We Serve Near Scranton
Serving Scranton and Northeastern Pennsylvania statewide.
A Fatal Work Accident in Scranton 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.
Scranton Wrongful Death FAQs
Are warehouse and trucking deaths in Scranton covered?
Yes. NEPA's logistics industry sees fatal forklift, truck, and loading-dock accidents. Surviving dependents may receive Pennsylvania workers' compensation death benefits, and a third-party wrongful death claim may add damages when another party was negligent.
Who can bring a workplace death claim?
Surviving spouses, dependent children, and certain other dependents may bring a fatal claim petition for workers' compensation death benefits. Our Certified Workers' Comp Specialist handles these claims directly for Scranton-area families.
Do you offer free consultations in Scranton?
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 Scranton? We Can Help
Compassionate, confidential guidance. Free consultation. No fee unless we win. Available 24/7.