Who Handles My Philadelphia Crash Case?

Three Possible Paths After a Serious Crash

After a car accident while working, your legal situation typically falls into one of three categories. Each path involves different legal processes, different types of compensation, and potentially different attorneys.

How Keystone Crash Lawyers Routes Your Case

Work-Related Car Accident Claims

If your crash occurred in the course and scope of your employment, you likely have a workers' compensation claim. These cases are handled by Cardamone Law, which focuses on Pennsylvania workers' compensation matters, including work-related motor vehicle accidents.

Attorney Michael Cardamone, named to Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers, has decades of experience representing injured workers. Work-related crash cases involve unique issues including:

• Establishing that the accident occurred during employment
• Coordinating with auto insurance and workers' compensation coverage
• Addressing subrogation when third-party claims exist
• Maximizing wage loss and medical benefits

Third-Party Personal Injury Claims

If another driver, a vehicle manufacturer, a road contractor, or any other non-employer party caused your crash, you may have a third-party personal injury claim. These cases follow different rules than workers' compensation and require proving fault and damages.

When a strong third-party claim exists alongside a work-related claim, that portion of the case may be referred to our respected personal injury colleagues who focus on personal injury litigation. This ensures you have attorneys with deep experience in each area of law.

Coordinated Representation

When both claims exist, proper coordination is essential. The workers' compensation carrier has subrogation rights against third-party recoveries, meaning they may be entitled to reimbursement from your personal injury settlement. Experienced counsel understands how to navigate these issues to protect your interests.

Why Proper Case Routing Matters

Going to the wrong attorney first can create problems. A personal injury lawyer without workers' compensation experience may miss important work-related benefits. A workers' compensation attorney who does not handle personal injury cases may leave third-party compensation on the table.

Keystone Crash Lawyers exists to help you understand your situation from the start, ensuring your case is handled by attorneys with the right focus and experience for each aspect of your claim.

What Happens When You Call

• We discuss the circumstances of your crash
• We help determine whether your case is work-related, third-party, or both
• We explain what each type of claim involves
• We route your case to appropriate counsel based on your specific situation

There is no charge for this initial consultation, and no pressure. The goal is simply to help you understand your options and take the right first step.

About Attorney Michael Cardamone

Attorney Michael Cardamone oversees Keystone Crash Lawyers. With 27 years of experience, a Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent rating, and recognition as a member of Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, he has the credentials and track record to guide you through complex work-related crash claims.

A proud graduate of Saint Joseph's Prep and Villanova Law School, Attorney Cardamone focuses specifically on injured workers, giving clients the benefit of concentrated expertise rather than a general practice approach. When third-party personal injury claims require separate handling, Attorney Cardamone works with respected personal injury colleagues to ensure all aspects of your case receive proper attention.