Pittsburgh Workers’ Compensation And Personal Injury Law Blog
When a motorist causes an accident during a medical emergency
A legal action resulting from a vehicle accident caused by a sudden medical emergency may require showing that a driver failed to take care of his or her health condition. Individuals with diabetes, for example, need to regularly monitor and control their blood sugar...
Slipping and falling at work may require a lawsuit to recover
Pennsylvania companies must provide employees injured in the course of their duties with documentation to apply for workers' compensation benefits. When an accident causes severe harm, however, a legal action may help an employee recover from life-altering injuries. A...
Common safety risks for health care workers
Nurses, medical assistants and others who work in the health care field have a serious risk for workplace injury. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports that the rate of injuries among health care workers is significantly higher than in any...
Common breathing problems in the mining industry
People who mine coal have particular skills and needs. Many miners find themselves with breathing issues years into their career. The conditions of the mining professions may be to blame. Coal miners have strict safety protocols that they should follow to help...
3 tips to avoid hitting a deer with your car
The fall is a top time for car accidents involving deer. These animals are running wild during mating season, and once hunters take to the woods, they chase them out and into the roadways. There are plenty of times when you may have a close call. Hitting a deer can...
Avoid injury on icy surfaces
When temperatures plummet in Pennsylvania, many of us wake up to icy sidewalks and walkways. Slipping on these icy surfaces can result in broken bones, head trauma and other serious injuries. Try these safety tips to protect yourself from a slip-and-fall accident this...
Firearm safety tips for hunting season
Thanks in part to increased hunter safety education and the widespread use of fluorescent orange, hunting-related shooting accidents have decreased significantly in recent decades. According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, incidents have declined by almost 80%...
How the workers’ compensation process works
Developing an occupational injury or illness can be devastating, both health-wise and financially. While there may be help for the latter, it means facing the intimidating aspects of pursuing a workers’ compensation claim. Understanding the law can be confusing and...
How employers can improve loading dock safety
Loading docks are the center of the action in Pennsylvania manufacturing plants and warehouses, and because of this, they are the site of frequent accidents and injuries. Employers will want to consider the following five steps toward a safer loading dock. Every year,...
Staying safe while working outdoors during summer
Unlike states in the South or places closer to the coast, Pennsylvania is not necessarily notorious for its scorching temperatures during the summer months. As a person who must work outdoors, you do understand that it can get quite hot, especially when doing...
