Practice Areas Workers’ Compensation Common Work Injuries Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation for Crash Injuries

Work-related crashes can cause serious and life-changing injuries. Whether you were injured in a vehicle collision, forklift accident, warehouse crash, or construction site incident, these accidents can leave workers dealing with chronic pain, lost wages, and long-term medical treatment.

At Stern & Cohen, we help injured Pennsylvania workers pursue workers’ compensation benefits for crash injuries caused by workplace accidents and job-related vehicle incidents. If you are seeking workers’ comp benefits for a crash injury in Pennsylvania, our attorneys are ready to help.

Common Causes of Work-Related Crash Injuries

Crash injuries can happen in many different work environments, especially in jobs involving driving, machinery, heavy equipment, or high-traffic areas.

Common causes of workplace crash injuries include:

  • Motor vehicle accidents while working
  • Delivery truck or van collisions
  • Forklift and warehouse equipment accidents
  • Construction site vehicle crashes
  • Machinery accidents
  • Falls from moving equipment or vehicles
  • Poorly maintained equipment or unsafe conditions
  • Negligent driving by another employee or third party
  • Repetitive driving-related injuries

Workers in transportation, warehousing, construction, delivery, manufacturing, and industrial jobs may face an increased risk of serious crash injuries.

Types of Crash Injuries We Commonly See

Crash injuries can range from moderate soft tissue injuries to catastrophic physical trauma.

Common work-related crash injuries include:

Symptoms may include:

  • Neck or back pain
  • Headaches or dizziness
  • Numbness or tingling
  • Limited mobility
  • Chronic pain
  • Difficulty walking or lifting
  • Emotional distress or anxiety

These injuries can interfere with a worker’s ability to safely perform physical job duties or return to work.

Warehouse, Forklift, and Vehicle Crash Injuries

Many workplace crash injuries occur in warehouses, construction zones, parking lots, and industrial settings involving heavy equipment or moving vehicles.

Workers may suffer serious injuries from:

  • Forklift collisions
  • Falling from moving equipment
  • Delivery vehicle accidents
  • Construction equipment crashes
  • Loading dock accidents
  • Company vehicle collisions

These accidents often involve severe orthopedic injuries, head trauma, or long-term physical limitations.

Medical Treatment and Workers’ Compensation for Crash Injuries

Serious crash injuries may require emergency medical treatment, surgery, rehabilitation, physical therapy, or long-term care.

Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits may cover:

  • Emergency medical treatment
  • Surgery and hospital bills
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation
  • Ongoing medical care
  • Wage-loss benefits during recovery
  • Compensation related to permanent impairment in severe cases

Insurance companies sometimes attempt to dispute crash injury claims or shift blame to injured workers. Our attorneys are experienced in handling contested workers’ compensation claims involving workplace crashes and vehicle accidents.

Light Duty Work After a Crash Injury

After a crash injury, some employees may be released to return on light duty restrictions. These restrictions may limit lifting, driving, standing, repetitive movement, or physical labor while the injury heals.

Workers should never feel pressured to return to duties that worsen their condition or violate medical restrictions. If appropriate modified work is unavailable, injured workers may still qualify for wage-loss benefits.

Workers’ Compensation Benefits and Settlements for Crash Injuries

If you suffered a work-related crash injury in Pennsylvania, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for medical treatment, rehabilitation, and lost wages during recovery.

Some crash injury workers’ comp claims resolve through settlements based on factors such as the severity of the injuries, surgery requirements, permanent work restrictions, ongoing medical treatment, and lost earning capacity. Workers’ compensation may apply whether the injury involved a company vehicle, forklift, heavy equipment, or another workplace accident.

Let Stern & Cohen Help With Your Crash Injury Claim

At Stern & Cohen, we understand how traumatic and disruptive a serious workplace crash can be. Whether you suffered injuries in a vehicle accident, forklift collision, warehouse crash, or construction site incident, our experienced Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys are ready to protect your rights and fight for the benefits you deserve.

If you suffered a crash injury at work, contact Stern & Cohen today for a free consultation.

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Common Work Injuries

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FedEx Employee with Work-Related Neck Injury

We secured a $190,000 settlement for a FedEx employee who suffered a serious neck injury on the job. She required ongoing treatment, including injections, and was kept out of work while receiving total disability benefits.

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Carpenter/Foreman with Rotator Cuff Tear

We recovered $210,000 for a carpenter/foreman who stepped off a ladder, landed on equipment, and fell at work. He suffered a full tear of his dominant right rotator cuff.

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Union Carpenter – Scaffold Fall & CRPS

We recovered $230,000 for a union carpenter who fell from a six-foot scaffold while installing sheet rock and metal framing. He landed on his left hand and wrist and later developed Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).

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Electrician with Knee, Hand, Wrist, and Back Injuries

We secured $230,000 for an electrician who tripped over a pipe at a Pennsylvania job site, injuring both knees, hands, wrists, and his back. His employer failed to properly document the incident, and the insurance company initially accepted only part of his injuries.