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Delaware County sits at the intersection of two of Pennsylvania’s most important industrial corridors: the I-95 spine running from Chester and Marcus Hook up through Upper Darby, and the Route 1 commercial corridor connecting dozens of townships from Darby to Media. Its workforce is one of the most economically stratified in the Philadelphia region. Healthcare workers staff four major hospital systems. Chemical plant workers and refinery operators in Marcus Hook and Chester work some of the most hazardous jobs in southeastern Pennsylvania. Construction crews are building out development across Haverford, Springfield, and Radnor. Retail and distribution workers line the Route 1 and Baltimore Pike corridors. And Philadelphia International Airport, which sits directly on the Delaware County border, employs thousands of baggage handlers, ground crew, and maintenance workers whose injuries are among the most underreported in the region.
What all of these workers share is the same experience when they get hurt: an employer and an insurance company whose first instinct is to minimize, delay, or deny. At Lerner, Steinberg & Associates, we have spent over 34 years representing injured workers throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. We know Delaware County’s industries, its hazards, and the insurance tactics used against workers in this county. When you call us, you are reaching attorneys who will fight for every benefit you are entitled to under Pennsylvania law.
Contact Lerner Steinberg & Associates today by filling out our free consultation form or calling 215-714-1500 to discuss your case and learn how we can help you secure the compensation you deserve.
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Delaware County’s insurance carriers are experienced at using the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation system to delay payments, dispute medical treatment, and limit what injured workers receive. Our job is to make sure that does not happen to you. When you hire us, we:
Delaware County's workforce spans some of the most hazardous industries in southeastern Pennsylvania. Healthcare workers staff four major hospital systems across the county and suffer patient handling injuries, slip and falls, and needle sticks at some of the highest rates of any profession in the state. At the other end of the spectrum, chemical plant and refinery workers in the Marcus Hook and Chester industrial corridor face toxic exposure, burns, and equipment accidents that can cause permanent and life-altering harm. And Philadelphia International Airport — sitting directly on the Delaware County border — employs thousands of workers in baggage handling, ground operations, and aircraft maintenance whose injuries are systematically underreported.
Construction workers are active throughout the county as development expands in Haverford, Springfield, and Radnor. Retail and distribution workers line the Route 1 and Baltimore Pike corridors. Manufacturing workers at facilities in Chester and Darby face machinery accidents and repetitive stress injuries. School district employees across the county's dozen-plus districts are injured far more often than most people realize. In every one of these industries, the workers who get hurt face the same challenge: an employer and an insurer trying to pay them as little as possible.
Nurses, CNAs, home health aides, and patient care staff at Crozer Health, Riddle Hospital, and other Delaware County medical facilities face patient handling injuries, slip and falls, and needle sticks — all fully compensable under Pennsylvania workers' compensation.
Workers in the Marcus Hook and Chester industrial corridor face chemical burns, toxic exposure, and occupational lung disease. These are among the most serious and complex workers' compensation claims in the region — and among the most aggressively contested.
Baggage handlers, ground crew, and maintenance workers at Philadelphia International Airport suffer back injuries, overexertion injuries, and equipment accidents at high rates. Many are pressured not to report or are misclassified in ways designed to deny their benefits.
Active development across Haverford, Springfield, and Radnor means construction injuries are a constant in Delaware County. Falls from heights, electrocutions, and equipment accidents can permanently alter a worker's life.
Overexertion, heavy lifting, and slip and falls are daily risks along the Route 1 and Baltimore Pike corridors. Employers and insurers routinely downplay these injuries — but they are real, serious, and fully compensable.
Custodians, maintenance staff, bus drivers, and teachers across Upper Darby, Haverford, Springfield, Ridley, and other Delaware County districts are injured more often than most people realize — and frequently face resistance from self-insured districts.
We represent Delaware County workers suffering from all types of workplace injuries, including:
We represent injured workers across all of Delaware County’s major industries, with significant experience helping:
Most Delaware County workers have no idea how much they are actually entitled to under Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation system until they sit down with an attorney. The system provides more than just a check while you recover.
Every reasonable and necessary medical expense related to your work injury must be covered by your employer’s insurance, with no dollar cap and no time limit as long as the treatment is connected to your injury. This includes emergency care, surgeries, specialist visits, physical therapy, prescription medications, medical equipment, and transportation to appointments. The catch is that for the first 90 days after your injury, your employer controls which doctors you see. Choosing the wrong doctor, one who minimizes your injuries or releases you too early, can devastate your claim. We help our clients navigate this from day one.
Pennsylvania calculates your weekly benefit at roughly two-thirds of your average weekly wage before the injury, subject to a 2024 maximum of $1,325 per week. For workers on the lower end of the wage scale, the percentage can be as high as 90%. These benefits come in several forms depending on how your injury affects your ability to work:
When a Delaware County worker dies from a work-related injury or occupational disease, their surviving spouse and dependents are entitled to ongoing wage replacement benefits and burial expenses. These cases require careful legal handling and we treat them with the gravity they deserve.
We have seen all of it. We know how to fight back.
Navigating the workers’ compensation system can be complicated. Here’s an overview of the process:
Pennsylvania law gives you 120 days to report a workplace injury, but waiting creates problems. Your employer and their insurer will use any delay as grounds to question whether your injury actually happened at work. Report it the same day if you can, put it in writing, and keep a copy.
After receiving notice of your injury, your employer must file a First Report of Injury with their insurance carrier. The insurer then has 21 days to accept or deny your claim.
Your claim may be:
If your claim is denied or your benefits are terminated, you can file:
These appeals are heard by a Workers’ Compensation Judge, with further appeals possible to the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board and higher courts.
We have been handling workers’ compensation cases throughout southeastern Pennsylvania for over 34 years, and Delaware County is a significant part of that practice. We know the county’s industries — from the chemical corridor in Marcus Hook to the hospital systems in Springfield and Upper Darby — and we know the insurance tactics used against workers in every one of them.
We have represented healthcare workers from Delaware County’s hospital systems, chemical plant and refinery workers from the Marcus Hook corridor, construction workers on job sites throughout the county, and airport workers whose injuries are among the most underreported in the region. Our case results include a $325,000 recovery for an injured nurse, $235,000 for an emergency room technician, and $220,000 for a home health aide. In each case, the employer and insurer initially tried to minimize or deny the claim entirely.
Lerner, Steinberg & Associates is a two-attorney firm by design. Every Delaware County client works directly with Mike Lerner or Ben Steinberg throughout their entire case. You will not be handed off to a paralegal or an associate who does not know your story.
There is no upfront cost to hire us. We work entirely on contingency. If we do not recover benefits for you, you owe us nothing.
Report the injury to your supervisor in writing immediately and keep a copy for yourself
Seek medical treatment right away. even if you think the injury is minor, a documented medical record from the day of the accident is critical evidence
Photograph your injuries and the scene of the accident if you are able
Do not give a recorded statement to the insurance company without speaking to an attorney first. Anything you say can and will be used to reduce your benefits
Do not post about your injury or your daily activities on social media. Insurance investigators monitor these accounts
Contact Lerner, Steinberg & Associates before signing anything the insurance company puts in front of you
If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident due to a property owner’s negligence, you need skilled legal representation to protect your rights. Insurance companies often minimize these injuries or try to blame the victim, making it difficult to receive fair compensation without proper legal help.
Let our experienced slip and fall attorneys at Lerner Steinberg & Associates fight for the maximum compensation you deserve while you focus on your recovery. We understand the challenges these cases present and have the knowledge, resources, and determination to help you rebuild your life after a serious injury.
