I-84 Accident Lawyer

Work-Related Crashes on I-84

I-84 crosses the Poconos connecting Scranton to New York. This scenic but dangerous highway sees heavy tourist and truck traffic.

Areas served along I-84: Poconos, Milford, Scranton, New York border

Common I-84 Accident Scenarios

• Truck drivers rear-ended in heavy traffic
• Delivery drivers hit in construction zones
• Commuters struck while traveling between work sites
• Service workers injured responding to calls
• Sales reps and traveling employees in multi-vehicle crashes

Two Claims for I-84 Work Accidents

If you were injured on I-84 while working, you likely have two separate claims:

• Workers' Compensation: Covers medical bills and partial wages - no fault required
• Personal Injury: Full damages from the at-fault driver including pain and suffering

We handle workers' comp at Cardamone Law. Our Personal Injury colleagues pursue the third-party claim. You recover from both.

How Your Two Claims Work in Pennsylvania

If you were hurt in an i while working, Pennsylvania law often gives you two separate paths to recovery at the same time, and using both is usually the only way to be fully compensated.

Workers' compensation comes from your employer's insurance and is no-fault, so it applies even if the crash was partly your fault. It pays 100% of reasonable and necessary medical treatment and roughly two-thirds of your average weekly wage while you cannot work. It does not pay for pain and suffering or the final third of your wages.

A third-party personal injury claim applies when someone other than your employer caused the crash, such as another motorist. That claim recovers what workers' comp leaves on the table, including full wage loss and pain and suffering. Many injured workers never learn they had this second claim until it is too late.

How we work: Attorney Michael Cardamone is a Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist who handles your workers' comp claim directly, and we coordinate with our heavyweight Personal Injury colleagues on any third-party case so the two work together to maximize your total recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get workers' comp and also sue the at-fault driver after an i?

Yes. If you were working when the crash happened and someone else was at fault, Pennsylvania law generally lets you collect workers' compensation through your employer and pursue a separate third-party claim against the at-fault party. Together they recover far more than workers' comp alone.

Does workers' comp cover pain and suffering?

No. Pennsylvania workers' compensation only covers medical bills and roughly two-thirds of lost wages. Pain and suffering can only be recovered through a third-party personal injury claim against the party who caused the crash.

How much does it cost to hire a work injury lawyer?

Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee, so there is no fee unless we win your case, and your consultation is always free. Call (215) 206-9068.