Londonderry Twp., PA – State Police Member Injured in Route 283 Car Accident

Londonderry Township, PA (January 28, 2025) – A member of the Pennsylvania State Police was taken to the hospital following a car crash in Dauphin County.

According to news reports, the accident occurred on January 26 on Route 283 in Londonderry Township. State police confirmed that a state police vehicle with a person inside was involved in the crash.

The person was taken to the hospital and has since been released. What caused the car crash is unknown.

Car Accidents While On the Job in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, police officers injured in vehicle accidents while on duty are generally covered under several overlapping legal frameworks. The Pennsylvania Heart and Lung Act provides police officers with their full salary and benefits, tax-free, if they’re temporarily disabled from a work-related injury. This is more generous than standard workers’ compensation benefits, which typically only provide about two-thirds of the regular salary.

Police officers have additional legal protections under Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation Act. Unlike the Heart and Lung Act benefits, workers’ compensation can continue even if the disability becomes permanent. These benefits can run concurrently with Heart and Lung Act benefits.

If another driver’s negligence caused the accident, the injured officer may also have the right to pursue a third-party liability claim against the at-fault driver, even while receiving the Heart and Lung Act and workers’ compensation benefits. This is significant because it allows recovery for damages not covered by workers’ compensation, such as pain and suffering.

If you were involved in a car accident while on the job, learn your rights. Contact a Harrisburg workers’ compensation lawyer at Munley Law today to schedule a free consultation.

Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources to produce this post, including local and state media and news sources, regional and state police incident reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about serious accidents in Pennsylvania. For that reason, if you find any information that is not correct, be sure to contact Munley Law as soon as possible so that we can update the post with the most exact information available. A post will be removed upon request. All information in this post is informational and not intended to be considered legal or medical advice. This post is not a solicitation for business.

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