Workplace Assault Injuries and Your Rights in Pennsylvania
Violence on the Job Is Real
Workers in retail, healthcare, security, and service jobs are at risk of assault. From store clerks attacked during robberies to nurses assaulted by combative patients, violence is an unfortunate reality.
Comp Covers Assault Injuries
If you were the victim—not the aggressor—comp benefits should cover medical treatment, wage replacement, and related care.
Psychological Effects
Violence often causes trauma beyond physical wounds. PTSD, depression, and anxiety may be compensable if linked to the event. We work with medical professionals to support these claims.
Exploring Additional Legal Avenues
If a customer, trespasser, or third party caused the violence, you may also have a civil lawsuit. We evaluate negligent security or outside liability as possible additional claims.
FAQs – Workplace Assault
Does comp cover fights with coworkers?
Yes, if you didn’t start the fight.
What if I was assaulted by a customer?
Covered, and possibly grounds for a third-party lawsuit.
Can I sue my employer for failing to prevent it?
Generally no, though other claims may exist.
Is counseling included?
Yes, if part of your work-related injury treatment.
Your recovery matters—let us fight for your rights after workplace violence.
An assault at work can leave lasting physical and emotional scars. Employers and insurers may try to limit your benefits, but you are entitled to protection under Pennsylvania law.
You deserve safety, healing, and justice—not silence.
Call Vellner Law now for a free consultation.
We help workers across Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and the Lehigh Valley recover workers’ comp benefits and explore additional claims when third parties are at fault. You pay nothing unless we win compensation for you.
Contact us to schedule your free case review