The outbreak of swine flu has many workers concerned in areas where reported cases have occurred.  Many organizations have already come out with the proper steps and individual should take to prevent the spread of the flu. 

One of the big steps promoted that is if you are sick, don't show up to work.  This idea seems pretty simple,  but it just shows many of the underlying problems that many American workers have to deal with.  Many employees do not have proper sick-leave or sick-pay if an individual is out for legitimate reasons.  This gives the employee two options, either stay home and don't get paid (which could put the individuals financial stability in question), or show up to work sick and possibly spread your illness.  This type of problem is similar to the many problems that individuals injured on the job have to face. 

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. 

Tuesday, April 28th was National Workers Memorial Day.  The day is suppose to promote reflection on all the workers who have lost their lives in this country while on the job.  On this day,  a National Memorial was dedicated to all fallen workers across the nation.  Each year,  thousands of workers lose their lives with on the job accidents, and this hopes to serve as a symbol of their memory.

The event took place at the memorial which is located in Maryland at the National Labor College in Silver Spring. Bricks with inscriptions of those who lost their lives were used to help raise funds for this projects.  Hundreds turned out in memorial of these individuals. 

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.  

Many injuries that a worker sustains on the job can have a dramatic impact on their life.  Some injuries are only minor, and normally heal with a little bit of time. Other injuries can lost for a long time.  These injuries are very serious,  because one work place related injury can change the individuals life for good. 

Injuries that create a long-term disability are very serious.  They dramatically alter an individual's quality of life, and can also decrease the individual's ability to hold many jobs.  Because of this,  if an individual suffers an injury that turns into a long-turn disability,  they deserve compensation and care.  The immediate costs are huge, with medical bills and pain and suffering,  but the long term costs can be very large.  American workers deserve the best possible care in any situation. 

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. 

Insurance companies across the United States are trying to deal with the recession.  As a part of this,  many of these companies have announced that they are going to begin increasing premiums.  With this increase in premiums,  it is likely that the cost of workers' compensation will rise.

This type of increase faces a lot of criticism.  It comes at a time when many businesses and families are struggling.  The increase can be seen as another nail in the coffin for many businesses.  Those supporting the rise in premiums state that insurance companies are forced to do this because the market conditions are extremely difficult right now. 

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.      

The number of work place injuries is still very high.  Improvements to safety have been made over the last few years that have made many jobs a lot safer than previously.  However,  the number of injuries that still happens to American workers is very high.

A startling problem with these injuries is that the number of workers compensation claims and pay-outs are very low in comparison to the total number of cases.  In many cases, individuals meet all the requirements and prerequisites for payout,  but the provider of the workers compensation will deny it.  Some individuals simply take this denying of payment as simply "the way it is".  This is not true.  If you are being denied workers compensation payments,  fight for the money that you are entitled to. 

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.       

Many civilian contract workers who have helped take part in project in Afghanistan and Iraq, are having another battle to face.  At home, the fight for care is very difficult. 

Many returning civilians have suffered wounds from the war zone they were working in. At least 31,000 civilian workers have been injured in Afghanistan and Iraq since 2001. 

Many insurance companies are not giving these workers the proper care or treatment that they need.  One of the top insurance companies named is AIG.  Many workers have complained that AIG has failed to provide them adequate care.  

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 Coalport man has died in a work related accident in Cambria County in Pennsylvania. 

The accident happened early Tuesday morning around 6:30 a.m.  as the man was loading a semi-trailer with a forklift. During the loading of the semi-trailer,  the man fell from his position and hit a switch, causing he fork lift to pin him.  The man was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.  

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 recent report was released that stated that AIG may soon be reaching a settlement in regards to workers' compensation premiums.

This is a part of a larger multi-state investigation that includes Pennsylvania and others.  The investigation started in 2006 and included the reporting of information in areas other than workers' compensation.  The settlement could occur sometime in June according to recent information.

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 subway worker in Manhattan was recently injured after having a large pipe fall on him.  The worker was in a ventilation shaft when the accident occurred.

Thursday morning, around 9:30 a.m., work crews were lowering the pipe and other equipment. The pipe got loose and fell on the worker, knocking him unconscious. 

The worker was taken to a local hospital and was listed in serious condition.  The man's condition reportedly improved since the accident. 

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.