Experienced Personal Injury Attorneys Serving Nanticoke, PA
Nanticoke has a long history as a working community, and today its residents continue to power local manufacturing, healthcare, and service industries. Workplace injuries — from repetitive stress injuries in processing plants to falls on construction sites — are a daily reality. When your employer's workers comp insurer denies your claim or tries to push you back to work before you have healed, you need an attorney who understands both the medical and legal sides of your injury.
Our Nanticoke personal injury lawyers handle the full range of workplace injury cases. We fight denied workers comp claims, identify third-party liability that opens the door to additional compensation, and coordinate with your medical providers to ensure your treatment plan supports your legal case. The insurance company has a team of adjusters and lawyers working to minimize your benefits — we make sure you have a team working just as hard for you.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Nanticoke
Workplace Injuries
Back injuries from heavy lifting, repetitive motion disorders, machinery accidents, and toxic exposure — we handle workers comp claims and pursue third-party lawsuits when another company's negligence caused your injury.
Construction Accidents
Falls from scaffolding, struck-by incidents, electrical hazards, and trench collapses on Nanticoke construction sites. We pursue claims against general contractors, property owners, and equipment manufacturers beyond workers comp.
Workers Compensation
Denied claims, insufficient wage loss benefits, and disputes over medical treatment — we navigate Pennsylvania's workers comp system to secure the benefits injured Nanticoke workers are owed under the law.
Car Accidents
Crashes on Route 11, South Main Street, and the roads connecting Nanticoke to surrounding communities. We investigate fault, handle insurance negotiations, and fight for full compensation for your injuries and losses.
Slip & Fall
Falls on unsafe workplace floors, icy commercial walkways, and poorly maintained properties in Nanticoke. We prove the responsible party knew about the hazard and failed to fix it or warn you about it.
Wrongful Death
Fatal workplace accidents and negligent driving deaths devastate Nanticoke families. We pursue wrongful death claims to recover funeral costs, lost household income, and compensation for the loss of a loved one.
Why Nanticoke Injury Victims Choose Our Firm
Local Knowledge
Understanding of Nanticoke's industrial employers and Luzerne County workers comp procedures
Proven Results
Millions recovered for injured workers and accident victims throughout the Wyoming Valley
No Fee Unless We Win
You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you
Personal Attention
Direct access to your attorney — not a paralegal or call center
Comprehensive Support
We coordinate medical care, handle workers comp paperwork, and pursue third-party liability claims
Workers Comp Plus Third-Party Claims: Maximizing Your Recovery
Many Nanticoke workers do not realize that workers compensation is not their only option. If a defective machine, a negligent subcontractor, or an unsafe property condition contributed to your workplace injury, you may have a separate personal injury lawsuit that provides compensation for pain and suffering, full lost wages, and other damages that workers comp does not cover.
Our attorneys investigate every workplace accident to identify all liable parties. By combining workers comp benefits with third-party claims, we have recovered significantly more for injured workers than workers comp alone would have provided.
"I hurt my back operating a forklift at a Nanticoke warehouse and my employer's insurance denied my workers comp claim. PA Attorney Source appealed the denial, brought in an occupational medicine specialist, and won my case. They also found out the forklift had a known defect and filed a separate lawsuit against the manufacturer. I ended up with far more than workers comp alone would have paid."
Thomas G.
Nanticoke, PA
Pennsylvania Injury Laws That Affect Your Nanticoke Case
Two-Year Statute of Limitations
Pennsylvania law requires personal injury lawsuits to be filed within two years of the injury date. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Modified Comparative Negligence
Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are more than 51% responsible, you cannot recover damages at all under Pennsylvania's modified rule.
Choice No-Fault Auto Insurance
Pennsylvania drivers choose between "full tort" and "limited tort" coverage, which determines when you can sue for pain and suffering after a car accident.
No Cap on Compensatory Damages
Pennsylvania does not cap compensatory damages in most personal injury cases, though claims against government entities have special limitations.
How We Handle Your Nanticoke Injury Case
Free Consultation
We evaluate your case and explain your legal options at no cost or obligation.
Investigation
We gather evidence, interview witnesses, obtain records, and consult experts.
Case Strategy
We develop a tailored legal strategy to maximize your compensation.
Negotiation
We negotiate aggressively with insurance companies to counter lowball offers.
Litigation
If a fair settlement is not offered, we are fully prepared to take your case to trial.
Resolution
We finalize your settlement, address liens, and get your compensation quickly.
Our Practice Areas
Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Cases in Nanticoke
Report the injury to your supervisor immediately and in writing. Seek medical attention right away — you have the right to choose your own doctor for the first 90 days if your employer has a posted panel of physicians. Document everything including photos of the hazard that caused your injury. Contact a workers compensation attorney before signing any forms or giving recorded statements to your employer's insurance carrier.
Pennsylvania's Workers Compensation Act generally prevents lawsuits against your employer. However, if a third party contributed to your injury — such as an equipment manufacturer, a subcontractor, or a property owner — you may have a separate personal injury claim that provides additional compensation beyond workers comp benefits.
Workers comp covers medical expenses related to your workplace injury, wage loss benefits at approximately two-thirds of your pre-injury wages, specific loss benefits for permanent impairment, and death benefits for families of workers killed on the job. Our attorneys ensure you receive every benefit the law provides.
Denials are common but not final. You have the right to file a claim petition with the Workers Compensation Office of Adjudication. Our attorneys handle these disputes regularly and present medical evidence, vocational testimony, and witness statements to prove your injury is work-related and that you deserve benefits.
You must notify your employer within 120 days of the injury, and you have up to three years to file a claim petition. However, delays can make it harder to prove your case and may result in lost benefits. We recommend reporting the injury and consulting an attorney as soon as possible after a workplace accident.
Areas We Serve in Luzerne County
Wilkes-Barre
Borough
Hazleton
Second Largest City
Kingston
Borough
Mountain Top
Census-designated place
Nanticoke
City
Pittston
City
Plymouth
Borough
Exeter
Borough
Swoyersville
Borough
Duryea
Borough
Edwardsville
Borough
Larksville
Borough
Plains
Township
Forty Fort
Borough
Wyoming
Borough
Luzerne
Borough
Dallas
Borough
Harveys Lake
Borough
Injured in Nanticoke? Contact Us Today
If you've been injured at work or in an accident in Nanticoke, don't wait to get the legal help you need. The sooner you contact our experienced personal injury attorneys, the sooner we can begin protecting your rights and building your case.
- Free, no-obligation consultation
- No fee unless we win your case
- Home and hospital visits available
- Millions recovered for Pennsylvania injury victims
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