Legal Question in Workers Comp in Pennsylvania

Re: injured worker rights

Probably not. In Pennsylvania, workers comp benefits are the exclusive remedy against the employer, and there are almost no exceptions to that rule.

The state courts have decided that even a deliberate violation of safety rules by the employer is not enough, under the workers comp statute. However, it is often possible to bring a lawsuit against other parties, such as manufacturers, maintenance companies, etc., so you should definitely consult an attorney.