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Workers’ Compensation

Dauphin County Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

A workplace injury can threaten your health, your paycheck, and your family’s stability all at once. If you were hurt on the job anywhere in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania law gives you the right to medical care and wage loss benefits, and we are here to make sure you receive them.

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34+ Years Experience
Workers’ Comp + Personal Injury
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For more than 34 years, Lerner, Steinberg & Associates has fought for injured workers across Pennsylvania, and we bring that same hands-on attention to every claim in Dauphin County. You work directly with Mike Lerner or Ben Steinberg, never a paralegal, and you owe no fee unless we win. Dauphin County is one of the areas we serve across the Harrisburg region, and you can view all of them on our areas served page.

⚠ Time-Sensitive, Pennsylvania Law Limits Your Window to File

Dauphin County workers have 120 days to report an injury to their employer and 3 years to file a claim petition.

34+ years standing up for injured Pennsylvania workers. You deal directly with an attorney. No fee unless we win.

Workers’ Compensation Help Across Dauphin County

Dauphin County is home to Pennsylvania’s state capital and a wide mix of work, from government offices and hospitals in Harrisburg to warehouses and distribution centers along the I-81 and I-83 corridors, manufacturing in Steelton and Middletown, and the food and healthcare jobs around Hershey. Wherever you work, a serious injury can leave you facing medical bills and weeks or months away from a paycheck. Pennsylvania workers’ compensation is designed to cover exactly that.

Workers’ comp is a no-fault system. You can receive benefits even if the accident was partly your own doing, so do not let an employer or insurer talk you out of filing.

Workplace Injuries We Handle in Dauphin County

We handle the full range of on-the-job injuries, from sudden accidents to conditions that build up over years of hard work.

Construction Accidents

Falls, equipment failures, and struck-by injuries on building sites and road crews across the county.

Repetitive Stress Injuries

Carpal tunnel, back strain, and joint damage that develop from repeated motion and heavy lifting.

Occupational Diseases

Illnesses caused by long-term exposure to chemicals, dust, fumes, or other hazards at work.

Burn Injuries

Thermal, chemical, and electrical burns in kitchens, plants, and on utility and construction crews.

Slip and Fall at Work

Falls on wet floors, ice, or uneven surfaces that lead to fractures, head injuries, and back damage.

Vehicle and Transport Accidents

Crashes involving delivery drivers, trades workers, and anyone who drives as part of the job.

Communities We Serve in Dauphin County

We help injured workers throughout the county, including Harrisburg, Lower Paxton Township, Steelton, the Hershey and Derry Township area, Susquehanna Township, Swatara Township, Middletown, and Hummelstown. If you do not see your community listed, call us, because we serve the entire county.

How Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Works

Your employer’s insurance must pay for the treatment and wage replacement you are owed after a work injury. Benefits include all reasonable and necessary medical care, wage loss benefits equal to about two-thirds of your average weekly wage, specific loss benefits for the permanent loss of a body part or for serious scarring, and death benefits for the families of workers killed on the job. You do not have to prove your employer did anything wrong, only that you were hurt while working.

What to Do If Your Claim Is Denied

Insurers deny and cut off valid claims every day. If your benefits were denied or stopped, you have the right to challenge that decision through a denial of benefits appeal and a workers’ comp hearing before a judge. We handle that process for you and stand with you at every step.

Deadlines for Dauphin County Workers’ Comp Claims

Pennsylvania sets firm deadlines, and missing one can end your right to benefits.

  • 120 days to report your injury. Tell your employer in writing within 120 days. Reporting within 21 days lets benefits start from the date of injury.
  • 3 years to file a Claim Petition. If your benefits are denied or stopped, you have three years from the date of injury to file a formal claim with the state.

You can review the official program through the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, then call us for guidance on your own claim.

Why Choose Lerner, Steinberg & Associates?

For more than three decades, Mike Lerner and Ben Steinberg have handled workers’ compensation cases for people across Pennsylvania, and they work on every claim personally. They know how insurers value injuries and how to push for the full medical care and wage loss benefits the law allows. We work on a contingency basis, so you owe no fee unless we win.

If you were hurt on the job anywhere in Dauphin County, we are ready to review your claim and tell you honestly where you stand. Contact Lerner, Steinberg & Associates today for a free consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a lawyer for a workers’ comp claim in Dauphin County?
You can file on your own, but an attorney helps most when a claim is denied, benefits are cut off, or the insurer disputes how serious your injury is. We handle the paperwork, deadlines, and hearings so you can focus on recovering.
How much does it cost to hire you?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency basis, which means you pay no attorney fee unless we recover benefits or a settlement for you. Your first consultation is always free.
What benefits can I receive?
Pennsylvania workers’ compensation pays for all reasonable medical care, wage loss benefits of about two-thirds of your average weekly wage, specific loss benefits for permanent injuries or scarring, and death benefits for families of workers killed on the job.
What if my employer says the injury was my fault?
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system, so you can still receive benefits even if the accident was partly your own doing. Do not let fault be used as a reason to deny your claim.
How long do I have to report a work injury?
Tell your employer within 120 days to protect your right to benefits, and report within 21 days to have benefits start from the date of injury. You generally have three years from the injury date to file a claim petition.
Can I get benefits if my claim was already denied?
Yes. A denial is not the end of your case. You can appeal and present your claim at a hearing before a workers’ compensation judge, and we handle that process for injured workers throughout Dauphin County.

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Hurt on the job in Dauphin County? Call us and we will review your claim and tell you honestly where you stand. No fee unless we win.

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Key Deadlines

120 days to report your injury to your employer
21 days to report for benefits from the injury date
3 years to file a Claim Petition

Communities We Serve