Workplace Accidents & Injuries in Pennsylvania – Know Your Rights

From warehouse floors in Allentown to hospital hallways in Bethlehem, work accidents can happen anywhere—and when they do, the workers’ compensation system is meant to help. Whether you were hurt lifting heavy equipment, slipping on a wet surface, or in a car crash while making deliveries, Vellner Law has the experience to guide you through your next steps.



Since 1991, we’ve represented injured workers across the Lehigh Valley in a wide range of on-the-job accident claims. Each type of injury comes with its own challenges—and some may involve additional legal options, like third-party lawsuits. We’ll help you understand what applies to your case.

Common On-the-Job Accident Scenarios We Handle

We’ve helped clients with nearly every kind of workplace injury. Here are some of the most common types of work accidents we see in Bethlehem, Allentown, Easton, and across Pennsylvania:

Falls from scaffolding, trench collapses, falling tools, or malfunctioning heavy equipment.

Forklift collisions, pallet jack injuries, conveyor belt mishaps, falling stock injuries.

Machine entanglement, press-related injuries, assembly line repetitive strain, or exposure to industrial chemicals.

Lifting-related back injuries, patient violence, needlestick injuries, and slip hazards.

Crashes involving delivery drivers, field technicians, or traveling employees hurt while on duty.

Wet floors, poor lighting, cluttered walkways, or icy entryways causing falls and serious injuries.

Injuries from altercations involving customers, patients, or even coworkers.

Injuries from chemical fires, electrical burns, or malfunctioning tools or equipment.

Breathing in dangerous dusts or chemicals like asbestos or silica, leading to long-term health problems.

Back strain from lifting, carpal tunnel from typing, or shoulder injuries from overhead work.

What If Someone Outside Your Job Caused the Injury?

If your accident involved a third party—such as a delivery driver from another company, a defective piece of equipment, or a subcontractor’s negligence—you might have a claim beyond workers’ comp. These third-party claims allow injured workers to pursue additional compensation that isn’t available through comp alone.

Many workers don’t report injuries because they think they’re to blame or feel like it wasn’t anyone’s fault. But in Pennsylvania, workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. That means you may be entitled to benefits regardless of how the accident happened.



So if you’ve been hurt at work—even in a momentary mishap—report the injury and talk to an attorney. You don’t have to prove fault to get help.