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Darius Smith

Smith Injury Law

Pottsville, Pennsylvania · 10 Years Experience

4.1/5.0 (127 client reviews) Avvo 7.0

About Darius Smith

A Pottsville native, Darius Smith brings 10 years of workers' comp experience to every case. Before entering private practice, he worked for the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Board, giving his unique insight into how claims are evaluated. He now uses that knowledge to maximize outcomes for injured workers.

Employer RetaliationThird Party ClaimsPermanent Disability

Practice Areas

  • Workers Compensation
  • Construction Accidents
  • Product Liability

Frequently Asked Questions

Darius Smith works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in Pennsylvania. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.

Darius Smith handles all types of workers' compensation cases in Pennsylvania, including Employer Retaliation, Third Party Claims, Permanent Disability, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.

In Pennsylvania, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Darius immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of Darius Smith's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 10 years of experience in Pennsylvania workers' comp law, Darius knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

Darius Smith primarily serves clients in Pottsville and the surrounding Pennsylvania area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in Pennsylvania and were injured at work, contact Darius's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.

Education & Credentials

  • J.D. Wayne State University School of Law
  • Bar Pennsylvania State Bar, admitted 2016
  • Mbr Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Bar Association