Experienced Personal Injury Attorneys Serving Scranton, PA
Scranton's construction sites, manufacturing facilities, and transportation corridors create some of the most dangerous working conditions in northeastern Pennsylvania. When a workplace injury occurs — whether from a scaffold collapse on a downtown construction project, a repetitive stress injury at a distribution center, or a transportation accident involving a commercial vehicle — injured workers often face pressure from employers and insurers to accept workers compensation benefits alone.
What many injured workers do not realize is that a third party may share liability for their accident. Our Scranton personal injury attorneys investigate every workplace injury to identify negligent subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, and property owners whose actions contributed to your harm. By pursuing a third-party claim alongside workers compensation, we help our clients recover full compensation — including pain and suffering and complete lost wages that workers comp does not provide.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Scranton
Car Accidents
High-speed collisions on Interstate 81, congested crashes along North Washington Avenue, and intersection accidents throughout downtown Scranton — we investigate fault and pursue maximum compensation from at-fault drivers and their insurers.
Truck Accidents
As a major transportation hub along I-81 and I-84, Scranton sees heavy commercial truck traffic daily. We hold trucking companies accountable for driver fatigue, overloaded cargo, and inadequate vehicle maintenance that cause devastating crashes.
Workplace Injuries
Construction falls, manufacturing equipment injuries, and healthcare worker incidents are common in Scranton's key industries. We identify liable third parties beyond your employer so you can recover full damages including pain and suffering.
Slip & Fall
From The Marketplace at Steamtown to the University of Scranton campus, property owners must maintain safe conditions for visitors. We prove negligence when icy walkways, wet floors, or broken surfaces cause serious injuries.
Medical Malpractice
Patients at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Regional Hospital of Scranton, and local clinics deserve competent care. We pursue claims for surgical errors, delayed diagnoses, and medication mistakes that cause lasting harm.
Wrongful Death
Workplace fatalities from construction collapses, industrial accidents, and employer safety violations devastate families. We hold negligent employers and third parties accountable for lost income, funeral expenses, and loss of companionship.
Why Scranton Injury Victims Choose Our Firm
Local Knowledge
Extensive experience in Lackawanna County courts and with local employers' insurance carriers
Proven Results
Millions recovered for workplace injury and accident victims across northeastern Pennsylvania
No Fee Unless We Win
You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you
Personal Attention
Your attorney personally handles your case from start to finish
Comprehensive Support
We coordinate with workers comp, handle third-party claims, and manage all insurance negotiations
Understanding Workers Comp vs. Personal Injury Claims
Workers compensation provides limited benefits — partial wage replacement and medical coverage — but it does not compensate you for pain and suffering, emotional distress, or full lost earning capacity. Many injured workers accept these benefits without realizing they may also have a third-party personal injury claim against a negligent subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner.
Our attorneys review every workplace injury case to determine whether a third-party claim exists. When it does, pursuing both avenues of recovery can dramatically increase your total compensation — often by tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars beyond what workers comp alone would provide.
"A truck ran me off the road on I-81 near Scranton and I was out of work for months. My employer's workers comp barely covered my bills. PA Attorney Source found that the trucking company had violated federal hours-of-service rules and filed a separate claim that recovered three times what workers comp offered. They changed my life."
David T.
Scranton, PA
Pennsylvania Injury Laws That Affect Your Scranton 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 Scranton 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 Scranton
In most cases, Pennsylvania's Workers' Compensation Act is the exclusive remedy against your employer, meaning you cannot file a traditional lawsuit against them. However, if a third party contributed to your injury — such as a subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner — you may have a separate personal injury claim against that party. Our attorneys evaluate every workplace injury to identify all possible sources of recovery.
Workers compensation provides medical benefits and partial wage replacement regardless of fault, but it does not cover pain and suffering or full lost wages. A personal injury claim against a negligent third party allows you to recover complete compensation including pain and suffering, full lost earnings, and potentially punitive damages. In many workplace accidents, injured workers are entitled to pursue both.
If defective or poorly maintained equipment caused your injury, the manufacturer, distributor, or maintenance company may be liable through a product liability claim. This is separate from your workers compensation claim against your employer. We investigate equipment failures, maintenance records, and safety recalls to determine every liable party.
For workers compensation, you must notify your employer within 120 days of the injury to preserve your benefits. For a personal injury lawsuit against a third party, Pennsylvania's statute of limitations gives you two years from the date of injury. However, critical evidence can be lost or destroyed quickly after a workplace accident — contact an attorney as soon as possible.
Through a third-party personal injury claim, you can recover damages that workers compensation does not cover: pain and suffering, emotional distress, full lost wages and earning capacity, loss of enjoyment of life, and in cases of gross negligence, punitive damages. These claims often result in significantly higher total recovery than workers comp benefits alone.
Injured in Scranton? Contact Us Today
If you've been injured in Scranton or anywhere in Lackawanna County, 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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