When you or a loved one is injured, it can be a stressful time. Understanding your rights, the legal and insurance language being used and the proper procedures to follow to make a claim can be very confusing.
That’s where Lenahan & Dempsey helps people and families just like yours all across Northeastern/Central Pennsylvania and The Pocono Mountains Region.
We fully understand all phases of injury law and insurance law, in fact, our Managing Partner Timothy Lenahan was recently named Best Lawyers In America’s Top Insurance Lawyer for his representation of the injured fighting against large insurers for the region of Northeastern/Central Pennsylvania and the Pocono Mountains. He has been previously named Best Lawyers Top Personal Injury Lawyer for that region for his work fighting for the rights of injured people. He is also listed among the Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania along with our Firm President John R. Lenahan, Jr., and Matthew Dempsey (out of over 48,0000 Pennsylvania lawyers).
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Understanding First-Party Wage Claims
A First-Party Wage Claim happens when you seek compensation for your lost wages directly from your own automobile insurance company following a motor vehicle accident caused by another person or entity.
In Pennsylvania, drivers have the option to purchase first-party wage loss coverage under their automobile insurance policies. Many people are surprised to learn that, even if the crash was someone else’s fault, your own automobile insurance policy, or the automobile insurance policy for a relative in your household, is the first place you turn for reimbursement for your lost wages after a motor vehicle accident, up to the amount of the first-party wage loss coverage purchased under the policy.
When To File A First-Party Wage Claim
We can file a First-Party Wage Claim on your behalf under several circumstances, including:
- Your injury has resulted in missed work days or reduced work hours, leading to a loss of income.
- Your employer does not provide paid sick leave or disability benefits.
- Your injury is expected to result in a long recovery period, affecting your ability to work and earn a living.
If you make a first-party wage claim with your insurance company and the insurance company unfairly delays or denies your claim in bad faith, you may be entitled to additional damages far beyond the value of your original first-party wage claim for insurance bad faith.
Attorney Timothy Lenahan, Managing Partner at Lenahan & Dempsey, along with Attorney Christine S. Lezinski, were the trial and appellate legal counsel in the landmark case of Hollock v Erie. This case, which we won in front of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, helped establish bad faith laws in Pennsylvania.
Thanks to Attorney Lenahan’s and Attorney Lezinski’s efforts and legal skills, this groundbreaking case established the right of individuals to be treated fairly by their insurance companies and, when they fail to do so, insurance companies can be held liable for often severe penalties known as “punitive damages,” which can be far in excess of the value of the original first party wage loss claim.
Attorney Timothy Lenahan was named by Best Lawyers In America as the Insurance Lawyer of the Year for 2024-2025 for his work protecting the rights of the injured against giant insurance companies for the region of Northeastern/Central Pennsylvania and the Pocono Mountains. He is a past Best Lawyers in America Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year for that region for his work fighting for the rights of injured people.
Eight of our lawyers have been named both to Best Lawyers in America as well as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. Three, John R. Lenahan, Jr. (our Firm President), Timothy Lenahan, and Matthew Dempsey are named to The Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania (out of over 48,000 lawyers in Pennsylvania).
Our success in winning Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients has also led to Judges and our peers voting us for inclusion in The Best Law Firms in America, and we are listed as a Tier 1 law firm (the highest rating).
We Aggressively Pursue Your Rights
A First Party Wage Claim can play a critical role in helping you recover lost income and financial stability after an injury. By understanding the concept of first-party wage claims and seeking our help, you can put yourself in the best possible position of getting the compensation you need and deserve.
Call Us Today
The sooner you call us the faster we can get you help. We are available 24/7 at 1.888.536.2426. Call us today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. There are no fees until you get the money you deserve.
What Can You Expect When Working With Lenahan & Dempsey
We have recovered Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients across almost all fields of Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith, and Workers’ Compensation law.
We fully understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll a case can take on victims and their families. Our highly dedicated team of lawyers and paralegals can point to a history of success supporting our clients and winning the money they need to rebuild their lives.
