Posted on February 27th, 2009
A worker lost his life on Wednesday in an accident at a West Virginia factory. The accident occurred at Sulzer Metco Coatings.
The man who died was 56 years-old. The official cause of death was labeled as severe trauma to his upper torso. The man died after being pulled into a large lathe machinery. When this happened, the mans upper torso was damaged significantly. This occurred in the Shipping and Receiving section of the facility. Emergency officials, police, and investigators responded to the incident when it occurred on Wednesday.
Little details were initially released and the accident is currently being investigated.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a work related accident, contact the Philadelphia workers' compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 for more information on your legal right to compensation.
Posted on February 25th, 2009
A worker has been injured while replacing filters in large air filtration units in Bakersfield, California. The man was working on the Pastoria Power Plant when the accident occurred. The man was inside a large air filtration unit doing maintenance on it by replacing filters. The man was a part of a group that were doing the maintenance work. Inside, the man fell twenty feet and landed hard while inside the unit.
Emergency crews responded to the accident. Emergency crews used a medical helicopter to transfer the man to a local area hospital. The man's medical condition is not known at the time of this posting. The man was the only one injured during the incident.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a work related accident, contact the Philadelphia workers' compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 for more information on your legal right to compensation.
Posted on February 25th, 2009
A worker in the Dallas area died on Monday in a work related accident. The accident happened just before noon. The man was killed while sweeping an area, and then a large tanker weighing several tons fail on him. The worker died immediatly from the force of the tanker.
The man was discovered by another co-worker who called 911 and reported the emergency. The worker then used a fork lift to raise the tanker off the man's body. The accident is currently under investigation right now as authorities hope to figure out how this happened.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a construction site accident, contact the Philadelphia workers' compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 for more information on your legal right to compensation.
Posted on February 20th, 2009
A Florida construction worker was seriously injured on Thursday, after being shocked by electrical wiring while drilling a well. Authorities say the man was being lowered on a crane platform when the crane operator apparently failed to notice live electrical wires in its path.
Firefighters arriving on the scene said the worked sustained serious injuries. He was transported by helicopter to an area hospital. His identity has not yet been disclosed.
As a result of the accident, power company officials briefly shut off electricity in the immediate vicinity. Aside from the electrocuted worker, there were no other reported injuries at the scene.
The risk of electrical shock is one of many dangers present on constructions sites. If you or someone you know has been injured in a construction site accident, contact the Philadelphia workers' compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 for more information on your legal right to compensation.
Posted on February 18th, 2009
The New York police officer shot in the head by a teenager last month is now reported to be in stable condition. Anthony DiPonzio was shot on January 31 while investigating alleged drug dealing on a city street.
DiPonzio, 23, spoke last week for the first time since the shooting. He was transferred on Monday to a brain injury rehabilitation center. Doctors say his recovery could take up to one year, and that he is at risk of other conditions including brain infection. However, they added that they were pleased DiPonzio's recovery progress thus far, saying that he is ahead of where they expected him to be.
DiPonzio is a native of Greece who served as a police officer in Rochester, New York.
A 14-year-old boy is accused of shooting DiPonzio in the back of the head with a .22 caliber rifle. The boy has been charged with attempted murder and assault.
Unfortunately, tragic cases like this one are all too common. If you or someone you know has been injured on the job, it is important to have a qualified legal expert on your side. Contact the Philadelphia workers' compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C.
at 610-667-7511 to find out more.
Posted on February 16th, 2009
A Georgia construction worker was killed on Friday, following an accident involving a forklift. Another worker was hospitalized when the two men fell from the forklift's extended platform at a height of 35 feet.
Construction worker James Shanks was pronounced dead on the scene, while worker Jay Smith was transported to the hospital with undisclosed injuries. The men were working on the construction of a residence at the time of the incident.
Police officials say the men were applying stucco to a chimney while standing on the forklift platform. Co-workers heard a popping noise as the forklift jerked and the men fell.
Construction accidents like this one are all too common. If you or someone you know has been the victim of a construction accident, contact the Philadelphia workers' compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 for more information on your legal right to compensation.
Posted on February 11th, 2009
When you think of jobs that involve a high degree of danger, taxi driver may not be at the top of your list. However, cab drivers say they are constantly at risk of injury or death from the complete strangers they are expected to transport. Although the vast majority of their passengers present no danger whatsoever, it only takes one unstable individual to put drivers in harm's way.
They were reminded of the fact last week, when a Syracuse taxi driver was shot by a passenger who didn't want to pay the fare. Driver Timothy Gordon, 29, was shot in the head and killed by the passenger. Denny DeJesus, 20, was in the cab with two other men after leaving a late-night party.
Experts say that the security measures installed in some cabs, including dividers and bullet-proof glass, lead to increased driver security. Unfortunately, Gordon's cab had neither. In addition, they suggest that drivers ask for cab fare upfront when working at night.
No matter your occupation, nearly every work site presents some level of danger. If
you or someone you know has been injured while on the job, contact the Philadelphia workers' compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C.
at 610-667-7511 to find out more.
Posted on February 11th, 2009
Idaho mail carrier Isaac Fish has lost his job with the U.S. Postal Service, following an incident in which his delivery truck crashed on an icy roadway. Prior to the crash, Fish had been dubbed a hero for his efforts to rescue an ailing elderly woman on his mail route.
Fish, 21, was a temporary postal employee working under a yearly contract with the USPS. The Postal Service has opted not to renew Fish's contract, and his father has told reporters that this comes as a direct result of the crash. Fortunately, Fish was not harmed in the incident, and there were no other vehicles or individuals involved.
Postal employees say that USPS policy mandates letting go any temporary employee involved in an car crash. However, Fish and his family criticized the policy, saying that this was the first safety incident Fish had been involved with during his three years on the job.
Fish received local attention last month after helping to rescue Eugenie Simons, a senior citizen who had been immobilized after a fall. Fish noticed that her mail had gone uncollected for several days and alerted authorities.
If you've been injured at work, you may be eligible to file a workers' compensation claim. Contact the Philadelphia workers' compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 for more information.
Posted on February 9th, 2009
A California police officer was struck by a suspected drunk driver on Friday. The officer, whose name has not yet been released, was pinned between two patrol cars during the collision.
The alleged dunk driver is Jennifer Brown, 55, of Folsom, California. Brown was placed under arrest for suspicion of felony driving under the influence. Tests showed she had more than twice the allowed limit of alcohol in her blood.
The incident occurred as part of a routine traffic stop. Two patrol cars had another individual pulled over on the highway shoulder, when one of the officers saw Brown's vehicle approaching. The injured officer jumped between the two patrol cars to avoid Brown, but was pinned between them when Brown struck the rear cruiser.
The officer sustained injuries to his leg and hip but is believed to be in stable condition.
If you've been injured at work, you may be eligible to file a workers' compensation claim. Contact the Philadelphia workers' compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 for more information.
Posted on February 9th, 2009
A Massachusetts State Trooper who experienced pain and suffering as a result of Taser use is suing the makers of the device. James Foley has filed a $1 million lawsuit against the company, after attending a 2006 Taser seminar for law enforcement officials, at which time represntatives from the company demonstrated the device on him.
The injury stems from the fact that a previous injury left Foley with surgical hardware in one of his legs, including a surgical screw. Foley said he warned the Taser employees at the seminar of this fact, but they told him not to be concerned and demonstrated the device on him anyway. As a reuslt, the charge of the Taser bent one of the screws and caused multiple fractures in Foley's leg, according to the lawsuit.
The previous injury occurred in 2004, when Foley's police car was struck by a sport utility vehicle while on the job.
Foley is currently back on the job, but the lawsuit remains unresolved.
Workers' compensation law varies from state to state. Philadelphia has
its own set of laws that require an experienced individual to handle
any case dealing with workers compensation. If you or someone you know has been injured at
work, it is important that you understand the workers' compensation rights available under the law.
Contact the Philadelphia workers' compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 for more information.
