Flooding

Flooding is a disaster that can occur naturally or due to extenuating circumstances. When floods happen as a result of torrential rains or swelling rivers, it can make the simple process of getting to work difficult. It can also greatly affect workers who have to move around various sites in the everyday performance of their job.

Floods on the road can cause severe damage in both getting to work and also transportation on the job. If the roads are flooded and employees are forced to come to work, accidents can happen and the company may or may not be held liable.

Workers who perform their jobs outdoors can also be in severe danger when working during floods. It is important that companies keep their employees safe by not forcing them to work in flooded conditions. Water currents can move extremely quickly and be very forceful, and drowning can be a very real possibility.

Workers who perform their jobs outdoors can also be in severe danger when working during floods. It is important that companies keep their employees safe by not forcing them to work in flooded conditions. Water currents can move extremely quickly and be very forceful, and drowning can be a very real possibility.

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If you or someone you love has been injured due to a flooding-related incident at work, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130.