Violence in the Workplace

Many people describe their workplaces as stressful. In rare circumstances, this can even lead to acts of violence. If you have been injured by a coworker, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation insurance from your employer to help pay for your medical expenses and time lost.

The compassionate Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. can help you. To discuss your case with a lawyer, call 215-238-1130 today.

What Leads to Workplace Violence?

Although deadlines, projects, and unforeseen complications can be challenging for anyone, there are some workplaces that are likelier than others to lead to violent outbursts. Work environments that are inherently stressful-such as ones involving extreme heat or cold, high noise levels, and so on-are especially prone to violent reactions.

This risk can be reduced by making the environment more pleasant, but no employer can completely eliminate the possibility of a violent outburst. Years ago there were a few infamous cases of postal employees losing control and turning weapons on their coworkers. Most of the time workplace violence is nothing that dramatic, but any violent act whatsoever goes against the interests of everyone.

When any aspect of a workplace leads to a debilitating injury, including the actions of one’s coworkers, workers’ compensation provides a way for employers to help their employees get healthy and back to work sooner.

Contact Us

To learn more about workers’ compensation and to discuss your case with an experienced lawyer, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. today at 215-238-1130.