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Signing Away Your Rights?

Posted on March 23rd, 2009 1 Comment

Some employers put tricky wording into contracts.  Many time these contracts are signed on the first day as a prerequisite of being hired.  

These contracts contain a lot of different wording and , sometimes, they may contain loop holes that try to exonerate the employer from any wrong doing or liability for anything that an employee does or has happen to them during the course of their job.  

Many times,  these contracts are illegal and do not work.  An employer is responsible for their workers well-being.  If you have been injured while on the job, and an employer is using tricky wording to claim that they are not reliable,  please contact an attorney to evaluate your case. 

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.     

Stuck Workers Rescued

Posted on March 23rd, 2009 No Comments

Two workers became trapped on a scaffolding over 16 stories into the air. This event happened in Atlanta last week. 

Once emergency officials were notified,  fire fighters arrived on the scene.  The fire fighters used harnesses and rappelling gear to rescue the workers.  Fire fighters attached themselves to the workers, and the rappelled down the building to the ground.

No injuries were reported for this accident.  Because of the professional response by the fire fighters,  an accident was likely prevented.  

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.    

 

A Business Must Take Precautions to Protect Workers

Posted on March 18th, 2009 2 Comments

While on the job,  an employer has a legal and moral obligation to take the necessary steps to ensure a safe work environment.  The safety of the workers should be a top priority for any company.

Time after time,  it seems that a workers quality of life and health is harmed because a company takes an easy cost cutting approach to certain aspects of the job.  Sometimes proper training does not place to better educate the work force.  Many times,  proper safety equipment is not used,  instead outdated or broken equipment is relied on.  

These short-cuts are not the actions of a responsible company.  Do not become a victim of work place injury and become aware of the possible injuries that can occur while on the job.

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.      

Trench Collapse Injures Worker

Posted on March 13th, 2009 No Comments

A trench collapse in Texas has injured a worker.  The worker was trapped in the trench from 30 to 45 minutes as the other workers scrambled to get the man to safety.

The worker was a part of a project to install sewer lines in the trench.  

Confusion is occurring over the cause of the accident or events leading up to it.  Officials are hoping to figure out how the worker ended up in the trench or if he was ordered to get in.  A investigation should have occurred, however the trench that the man fell into has already been covered up.  

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.     

Refuse Worker Seriously Injured in Accident

Posted on March 13th, 2009 2 Comments

A refuse worker in New York was seriously injured in an accident that occurred earlier in the week. 

Early in the morning around 5:40 a.m.,  a worker for D&L Disposal was helping to pick up refuse.   Around this time,  a 70 year-old driver was approaching the vehicle and failed to see it.  The driver in the car slammed into the dump truck.  Upon hitting the dump truck, one of the workers was pinned between the truck and the car.  

The worker had to be rushed to a local hospital where he was listed in critical condition.  Since the accident,  the mans status is now listed as serious. 

 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.    

Worker Killed in Pennsylvania Mining Accident

Posted on March 11th, 2009 No Comments

An electrical worker has been killed in an accident in a western Pennsylvania coal mine.  The accident was caused by a scissor lift and left the electrical worker dead. The worker was only 41 years-old. 

The incident occurred on Monday morning of March 9th.  Investigators state that the man was on the scissors lift when a fork lift caused the scissors lift to fall.  The worker then fell to the ground from high above.  The worker was taken to a local area hospital where he died from his injuries.

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.    

Rail Road Worker Deaths Increased in 2008

Posted on March 6th, 2009 1 Comment

A new study has been released by the Federal Railroad Administration that includes accident and death statistics for the past few years.

Overall,  the number of injuries were down for the year of 2008.  Many officials state that better safety regulations, training, and procedures have lead to this drop.  What is startling however, that is with the drop in accident,  the number of deaths has increased.  The number of rail road workers killed in an accident in 2007 was  16.  However, in 2008 the number of deaths was 23.  This is nearly a 50% increase in deaths for rail roads workers in a one year period.  This statistics pointsout that although there are fewer accidents overall,  the number of accidents that occur may be more serious. 

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.   

Workers Unsure About Rights

Posted on March 6th, 2009 1 Comment

If you have been injured on the job,  you deserve compensation until you are allowed to work again.  This economy is bringing troubling times.  Many individuals are being laid off and unemployment is reaching record numbers.

It has been reported that many individuals may be going to work even if they have been injured on the job.  This is a result of fears of being harassed or fired.  Many people count on their jobs for everything and believe if they go forward with workers compensation they are giving the company an excuse to fire them.  This is not true.  If you are hurt, you deserve help.

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.  

 

Construction Workers Face Many Hazards on the Road

Posted on March 6th, 2009 7 Comments

Construction workers face many different hazards while working on the road.  At any time of the day, dangers exist for these workers.  Many road construction projects try and schedule the work times during non-heavy traffic hours, which normally is at night or early in the morning.  This scheduling time puts workers at risk of impaired drivers.  Very early in the morning,  construction workers have to be attentive of drivers who are sleepy.  At night,  the odds of drunk drivers are higher.

The road also has hazards of its own.   Debris on the road can be struck by passing cars.  This will many time send debris flying through the air as dangerous projectiles.  Many construction workers have been injured by this type of accident in recent years.

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.  
 

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