Working a construction job involves many risks. There's a reason jobsites require you to wear a hard hat and gloves. When you are working with heavy machinery, standing on scaffolding, and climbing tall ladders, there are many types of injuries that may occur.Despite...
Workers’ Compensation
Common workers compensation injuries in the restaurant industry
It can be demanding to work in the food and beverage service industry. Your body is often the pushcart for all types of duties to make everyone in the back and front of the house happy. Not only do restaurant workers exert energy for long hours, but it is often...
New pilot program aims to make Pennsylvania road work zones safer
How drivers act in work zones greatly impacts the safety of road construction workers. Workers can suffer major injuries if they are struck by drivers who are speeding or engaging in other unsafe conduct, and these sustained injuries could change a construction...
Lightning risks for outdoor workers
Summer weather can pose safety challenges for outdoor workers. Not only are there risks presented by high temperatures, but summer can bring some severe storms. Such storms can be unpredictable, and they have the potential to inflict serious injuries on outdoor...
The dangers of working in the summer heat
For many, warm summer weather is a welcomed treat after a long, cold winter. However, summer heat can pose its dangers, especially for those individuals who work outside.When you work outside, hot temperatures could put you at risk for heat stress, which can lead to...
Options available to Pennsylvania firefighters who get cancer
Firefighting is an inherently dangerous occupation. The brave men and women who risk their lives for our safety face serious risks every day. In addition to the potential for severe burns or smoke inhalation, there are less obvious hazards they must also contend...
Now that the Eagles have won the Superbowl, you have one less thing to worry about!
Now that the Eagles have won a Super Bowl, it is time to make sure other important items in our lives are properly in order. If you have unpaid medical bills from a work accident, it is important that you immediately consult an attorney to discuss your rights. It...
New “Opioid” Bill May Affect Your Prescription
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives may soon consider a bill that would restrict the ability of doctors to provide certain medications to patients who become injured at work.The proposed law would create a "drug formulary" for prescription opioids for injured...
Watch for Increased Injuries When the Warm Weather Approaches The Lehigh Valley and Western New Jersey
If you live in the Lehigh Valley or in Warren County, New Jersey, the warm weather will be here soon. If you were to interview Emergency Room staff in the local hospitals such as St. Luke's, Lehigh Valley Hospital, or St. Luke's Warren, the staff may comment that...
Seasonal Workers are Prone to Injuries. Know Your Rights!
As the Holiday Season approaches, people often search for ways to make extra money in order to buy that perfect Christmas gift. People young and old eagerly fill positions at malls and Christmas tree farms hiring seasonal help. Unfortunately, seasonal workers...