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Lancaster’s #1 Injury and Accident Firm!
No Fee Until We Win Compensation for You!
AVAILABLE 24/7
If your work duties involve the use or operation of a motor vehicle and you were injured while driving or riding in a car or truck, your claim is handled differently than a traditional auto accident or workers’ compensation claim. Georgelis, Larsen & Sabatino Injury Law Firm, P.C. dedicates its practice solely to helping those hurt in accidents and on the job, and thus we have acquired decades of experience handling “hybrid” claims like this. In most instances, Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation system does not allow claimants to recover or be compensated for non-economic losses unless there is third-party liability.
Having helped thousands of injured workers in the Lancaster and surrounding areas, Georgelis, Larsen & Sabatino Injury Law Firm, P.C. knows the ins and outs to these claims and can maximize your recovery on both the workers’ compensation side and the third-party bodily injury side. The damages available in a liability claim against a third party can include compensation for pain and suffering and the loss of life’s enjoyment, which are not recoverable in a pure workers comp claim. You need the best lawyers out there who are willing to fight for your rights and protect your benefits.
At Georgelis, Larsen & Sabatino Injury Law Firm, P.C., our experienced, compassionate and driven team of attorneys and paralegals will devote all of our time, skills and resources to making you feel like our only client. We will fight for the money you deserve by getting you fully compensated for your workers’ compensation and motor vehicle accident claims. Our goal is to minimize the “legal trauma” that often accompanies these claims and do everything we can to help you get your life back to the way it was before the accident.
At Georgelis, Larsen & Sabatino Injury Law Firm, P.C., we have seen countless scenarios involving motor vehicle accidents occurring in the course and scope of employment. Our experience in handling these claims allows us to identify your viable paths to recovery early, and we immediately begin building and presenting your bodily injury claims, because we know that being out of work can be devastating. Some instances that fall within this category include:
The insurance companies involved in your claim may try to deny that your auto accident is work-related. We challenge this common insurance company tactic, which can delay your recovery of lost earnings, medical payments and compensation for pain and suffering. Our attorneys have handled over 100 jury trials and thousands of hearings before Workers’ Compensation and other Judges. Insurance companies know this, and they know that we will fight to make sure our clients get every penny they deserve.
Any time a car, truck or van crash or collision occurs while you are acting on behalf of your employer, the workers’ compensation insurance company is your primary source of benefits. This means that you must first apply under your employer’s policy to receive income loss benefits and coverage for payment of your medical expenses. You may also have access to wrap-around benefits, depending on whether there is wage loss coverage under your own motor vehicle insurance policy. Wrap-around benefits pay you for lost wages under your auto insurance policy that exceed those available to you through the workers’ compensation system.
Additionally, once a third party enters into the liability picture, different types of damages—or different forms of compensation—become available. The best way to preserve, build and maximize the value of these claims is to get a law firm involved which concentrates its practice in these areas and knows all of the nooks and crannies of the systems. It is very important to have a top workers’ comp and auto accident attorney by your side, since the insurance companies are always looking to minimize their financial exposure at your expense. This includes thoroughly investigating your claims and uncovering all sources of potential insurance that are available to you.
By only handling Lancaster County bodily injury claims, Georgelis, Larsen & Sabatino Injury Law Firm, P.C. has the personnel, resources, determination and grit to go head-to-head with insurance companies. Our firm has recovered over $70,000,000 for victims of accidents and will put the same skills and aggressiveness that resulted in these recoveries to work for you.
At Georgelis, Larsen & Sabatino Injury Law Firm, P.C., we recognize that there is a lot of trepidation and uncertainty following a motor vehicle accident at work, for you and your family. Our first priority will be setting up your workers’ compensation claim and getting your wage loss and medical benefits started. This allows you to have a source of income and coverage for your medical treatment and physical therapy immediately, while we build and pursue your auto accident claim. Coordinating these claims and communicating with the various insurance companies and claims adjusters involved can be a daunting process, so we handle it all for you.
Unlike many injury and accident law firms, we know that building a strong personal injury claim, in addition to a workers compensation claim, starts right away. Seeing doctors and healthcare providers who have your best interest at heart—not the insurance companies’—is paramount, so we take an active role in giving you honest and objective guidance in your care. An injured worker’s medical provider must be willing to state that the injuries are directly related to the accident “within a reasonable degree of medical certainty,” or else the insurance company will not include compensation for these injuries as part of its evaluation of the claim.
Many times, employers and insurance companies will try to dictate the course of treatment for employees hurt in motor vehicle crashes. It is essential for you to treat with medical professionals you feel comfortable with who are willing to go to bat for you in the litigation setting. Our lawyers at Georgelis, Larsen & Sabatino Injury Law Firm, P.C. can help with this. We have overseen thousands of claims in the workers’ comp system, and, in doing so, we have observed doctors who go out of their way to support their patients in court, and those who have not. We make sure that you have all of the relevant information you need to make the care and treatment decisions that are best for you and your family.
As a matter of law, a workers’ compensation insurance company is entitled to be reimbursed, in some form, from an auto accident recovery. There are a number of critical factors involved in the resolution and settlement of joint workers’ compensation and auto accident claims. The timing of the settlements, the wording of the documents and the manner in which these resolutions are negotiated can all have a major bearing on how much money ultimately ends up in your pocket. Our top injury and accident lawyers have negotiated millions of dollars in settlements for our clients in this context, and we know how to best coordinate a resolution of your claims with the insurance companies involved. And, while this process typically involves complex factors, calculations and formulas, there are ways to minimize, reduce or altogether eliminate the need to reimburse workers comp from the monetary award you receive for your car or truck accident claim.
In other words, Georgelis, Larsen & Sabatino Injury Law Firm, P.C. carefully considers how the fact that you are currently receiving workers’ compensation can impact your civil award for damages, and vice versa, before starting to negotiate a resolution of your motor vehicle accident claim. Making sure that you get the medical treatment and services and financial recovery you need to provide for you and your family into the future is our top priority.
Learn your options and have all of your questions answered regarding your workers’ compensation and auto collision case. CALL GEORGELIS FIRST at 717-394-3004, or contact our firm online to schedule your free consultation and evaluation. Our team can meet you during the day, after regular business hours or on the weekend, and we can visit you at home, in the hospital or rehabilitation center or anywhere else of your choosing. Georgelis, Larsen & Sabatino Injury Law Firm, P.C. is conveniently located on Embassy Drive, between Route 741 (Rohrerstown Road) and Good Drive, and we offer plenty of free and spacious parking!
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Read MoreAt Georgelis, Larsen & Sabatino Injury Law Firm, P.C., we understand how confusing and overwhelming it can be to suffer a vehicle accident while on the job. Unlike a typical car accident or a straightforward workers’ compensation claim, these “hybrid” cases require specialized legal knowledge to navigate the complex intersection of personal injury law and workers’ comp regulations in Pennsylvania. For decades, we’ve helped workers across Lancaster and beyond recover maximum compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering- even when insurance companies tried to deny or minimize their claims.
Whether you were driving a company car, making deliveries, or traveling between job sites, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation and additional third-party liability damages. With over $70 million recovered for accident victims, our team fights relentlessly to protect your rights and your financial future. We handle every aspect of your claim, so you can focus on healing.
Yes. If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident while performing work-related duties- such as making deliveries, traveling to job sites, or attending a work meeting offsite- you are generally eligible for workers’ compensation benefits in Pennsylvania. The key is whether the accident occurred “in the course and scope of employment.”
At Georgelis, Larsen & Sabatino Injury Law Firm, P.C., we investigate every detail of your case to establish this connection. Even if you were driving your own vehicle, you may still qualify if the task was work-related. Workers’ compensation typically covers medical expenses and partial wage loss, but not pain and suffering.
Our firm goes beyond workers’ comp- we explore third-party liability. For example, if another driver caused the accident, we pursue a personal injury claim against them for pain and suffering, lost earning potential, and other non-economic damages. We’ve handled thousands of these dual-track claims and know how to maximize recovery from all available sources.
Absolutely. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system, which means you can still receive benefits even if the accident was your fault, so long as you were acting within the scope of your employment. Unlike personal injury lawsuits, workers’ comp doesn’t require proving that someone else caused your injuries.
That said, if a third party (like another driver) was also at fault, you can pursue a personal injury claim against them as well. In these cases, fault does matter, but under Pennsylvania’s modified comparative negligence rule, you may still recover damages as long as you are less than 51% responsible for the accident.
This is why it’s so important to have experienced attorneys like us in your corner. At Georgelis, Larsen & Sabatino Injury Law Firm, P.C., we gather all available evidence- dashcam footage, witness statements, accident reconstructions- to limit your liability and maximize your compensation under both systems.
If your vehicle accident happened on the job, you may be entitled to compensation from two separate legal avenues: workers’ compensation and a third-party liability claim.
From workers’ compensation, you can typically receive:
If a third party caused the accident (like another negligent driver), you may also recover:
At Georgelis, Larsen & Sabatino Injury Law Firm, P.C., we ensure that every available source of compensation is pursued to the fullest extent. We know how to structure these claims so that your civil award is not offset unfairly by your workers’ comp benefits- a common trap we help clients avoid.
Your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance is your primary payer for medical expenses following a work-related auto accident. This includes hospital stays, surgeries, physical therapy, prescriptions, and even mileage to and from doctor visits.
However, if a third party (like another driver) caused the accident, their auto insurance can be held responsible as well- but only after workers’ comp has paid initially. This is where it gets complicated. The workers’ comp insurer may assert a lien on your third-party settlement to recover what they paid, but there are legal strategies to reduce or eliminate this repayment.
Our attorneys at Georgelis, Larsen & Sabatino Injury Law Firm, P.C. handle this balancing act every day. We fight to minimize liens and protect your final settlement. We also ensure that you receive care from providers who will not only treat you but also support your legal claim with accurate documentation and testimony if needed.
A third-party claim is a personal injury lawsuit or insurance claim filed against someone other than your employer who caused or contributed to your injuries. In the context of a work-related vehicle accident, this typically means filing against the at-fault driver or their insurance company.
Why is it important?
Because Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation system does not compensate you for non-economic damages like pain and suffering, emotional distress, or loss of enjoyment of life. A third-party claim fills in those gaps and provides a path to full compensation.
At Georgelis, Larsen & Sabatino Injury Law Firm, P.C., we specialize in coordinating these overlapping claims. Timing is critical. How and when these claims are filed, settled, or tried in court affects how much you ultimately receive. We’ve successfully negotiated millions in third-party settlements while preserving our clients’ rights to workers’ comp benefits.
Yes, but with a caveat. In Pennsylvania, if your employer has a list of designated healthcare providers, you’re generally required to treat with one of them for the first 90 days after your injury. However, this rule only applies if the list is properly posted and acknowledged in writing.
Even within those 90 days, if your employer didn’t follow the rules or failed to notify you correctly, you may be free to see your own doctor right away.
At Georgelis, Larsen & Sabatino Injury Law Firm, P.C., we help you navigate this requirement while protecting your rights. Just as important, we make sure you’re being treated by doctors who prioritize your recovery, not the insurance company’s bottom line.
We’ve built a network of trusted providers who understand the workers’ comp system and are willing to testify in your favor if needed. Getting the right medical care early on is crucial to both your recovery and your case.
For a workers’ compensation claim in Pennsylvania, you must notify your employer within 21 days of the accident to receive full retroactive benefits, and you have up to 120 days to report the injury to preserve your eligibility for any benefits at all. Legally, you must file your claim within three years of the date of the injury.
For a third-party personal injury claim, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of the accident.
However, delays can seriously harm your case. Evidence fades, witnesses disappear, and insurance companies seize on silence as a reason to deny coverage. That’s why it’s crucial to contact Georgelis, Larsen & Sabatino Injury Law Firm, P.C. immediately after your accident.
We handle all notifications, documentation, and filings, ensuring that you meet every deadline and don’t forfeit any benefits. Our proactive approach means we begin building your case the moment you hire us- protecting your future from Day One.
Insurance companies often deny claims, especially those involving on-the-job vehicle accidents, claiming that the incident was not work-related or that your injuries were pre-existing or minor.
If your workers’ compensation claim or third-party injury claim is denied, don’t panic. You have the right to challenge the denial through hearings, appeals, and litigation.
At Georgelis, Larsen & Sabatino Injury Law Firm, P.C., we have represented injured workers in thousands of hearings and over 100 jury trials. We present compelling evidence, expert medical opinions, and detailed legal arguments to reverse unfair denials.
We know the tricks insurance companies use to escape liability- and we counter them with proven legal strategies and decades of experience. If your claim was denied, call us immediately. We’ll review your case for free and explain your legal options for getting the compensation you deserve.
It is illegal for your employer to fire, demote, or retaliate against you for filing a workers’ compensation claim. Pennsylvania law protects injured workers who seek benefits in good faith.
Unfortunately, some employers still try to intimidate or pressure employees into not filing or quietly dropping their claims. That’s where having experienced legal counsel makes a difference. At Georgelis, Larsen & Sabatino Injury Law Firm, P.C., we stand between you and your employer to protect your rights.
If you face retaliation, we can take legal action under Pennsylvania’s whistleblower and anti-retaliation statutes. We’ll make sure your voice is heard, and your benefits are preserved. Our presence often prevents retaliatory behavior before it starts.
Don’t let fear stop you from getting the help and compensation you’re entitled to. We’ll be your advocate from day one.
Because results matter- and so does experience. At Georgelis, Larsen & Sabatino Injury Law Firm, P.C., we’ve helped injured workers recover over $70 million by relentlessly pursuing compensation through workers’ comp and third-party claims.
Our firm exclusively handles accident and injury law, and we bring decades of experience in navigating complex, overlapping claims. Unlike many firms, we don’t just take cases- we win them, even against powerful insurance companies.
We treat every client like family. That means clear communication, honest legal advice, and personalized representation tailored to your case. We meet clients in the hospital, at home, or wherever is convenient, and we’re available evenings and weekends.
Our attorneys prepare every case as if it’s going to trial, which is why we’re taken seriously by insurance companies and defense attorneys alike. Call us at 717-394-3004 for a free consultation- and let us go to work for you.
Reviewed by Anthony M. Georgelis, Attorney at Georgelis, Larsen & Sabatino Injury Law Firm, on May 20th 2025.
Reviewed by Anthony M. Georgelis, Attorney at Georgelis, Larsen & Sabatino Injury Law Firm, on May 20th 2025.
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