Hit by Wrong-Way Driver While Working

Is This Scenario Covered by Workers' Comp?

Wrong-way driver crashes are terrifying and often cause severe injuries. If you were working when hit by a wrong-way driver, you have strong claims.

Workers commonly affected: All workers on roads

You May Have Two Claims

If another driver was at fault, Pennsylvania law allows you to pursue both workers' compensation AND a personal injury lawsuit:

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

Your Rights After This Type of Work Crash

When you are hit by a wrong-way driver while working, the situation can feel overwhelming, but Pennsylvania law often gives injured workers two separate claims, and both can be pursued at once.

Workers' compensation applies because you were hurt in the course of your job. It is no-fault, so you receive medical coverage and wage-loss benefits regardless of who caused the crash. It does not, however, compensate you for pain and suffering.

A third-party personal injury claim targets the at-fault party directly. This is where the most significant compensation usually comes from, including full lost wages and pain and suffering that workers' comp will not pay.

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.