Posted on October 30th, 2009
A man has recently been arrested following an accident in which the man struck a road worker who was taking part in a project near the side of a road. The man was arrested the next day following the accident, as police were able to track the man down to his home based on witness statements and reports.
The man has been charged following the accident with numerous charges. The worker who was injured in the accident is expected to recover in several months.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a work related accident, please contact the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 for more information on your legal right to compensation.
Posted on October 26th, 2009
A worker was recently killed in an accident which involved the worker falling from a scaffolding that was nearly 60 feet in the air.
The worker was only 23 years-of-age. Other individuals at the job site immediately rushed to the workers aid after the fall, and the worker was rushed to the hospital for treatment. The worker was unfortunately pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.
The accident will be investigated and a report will likely be filed upon the completion of the investigation.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a work related accident, please contact the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 for more information on your legal right to compensation.
Posted on October 22nd, 2009
For some jobs, repetitive motion is common throughout the day. Certain types of jobs have a higher degree of possible injury based on the actual repetitive task being conducted.
For example, workers on a meat producer line will have to work with a sharp knife and trim the beef quickly and keep up with the pace of the assembly line. The repetitive nature of the work can cause stress in the arms and hands. More problems can arise because the repetitive nature of the work can lead to missteps and accidents. Many workers are hurt this way each year when they accidently cut into themselves with the sharp knives as a result of losing focus because of the constant repetitive motion.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a work related accident, please contact the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 for more information on your legal right to compensation.
Posted on October 21st, 2009
A construction worker was recently injured in an accident that took place in Pennsylvania. According to reports, the construction worker injured his leg after falling nearly 15 feet to the ground. The worker landed on the leg, causing it to fracture. According to reports, the worker was attempting to climb up a ladder when he lost his footing.
After falling to the ground, other workers immediately rushed to the man's aid. The worker was taken to a hospital for treatment of his leg injuries. The injury is expected to recover, however it will likely take the worker several months before being fully healed.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a work related accident, contact the Philadelphia construction injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 for more information on your legal right to compensation.
Posted on October 19th, 2009
A man has recently been charged following an accident in which the man struck a fire fighter. The fire fighter was responding to an accident in which he was helping to put out a small fire on the side of a road. The fire fighter was then struck from the side by a car that was speeding through the road block that was setup. The fire fighter was launched on top of the hood and then landed hard on the ground. The man attempted to flee the scene, but authorities apprehended him shortly.
This example shows the dangers that many workers put themselves in each day. In this case, the danger was being on the side of the road as other individuals drove near the emergency personnel.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a work related accident, please contact the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 for more information on your legal right to compensation.
Posted on October 14th, 2009
A Philadelphia worker recently fell to his death following an accident that took place recently. According to reports, the construction lift that the worker was on toppled over. This caused the worker to fall from over 100 feet in the air to the ground below. The worker did not immediately die from his injuries, and was being treated at a hospital shortly before his death.
An accident into the workers death will be conducted. Officials are wondering what caused the construction lift to fail, as well as if the worker was properly strapped in with safety equipment.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a work related accident, please contact the Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation Attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 for more information on your legal right to compensation.
Posted on October 12th, 2009
A worker has been hurt in an accident in which the worker fell down a large flight of stairs. The worker was attempting to move an object down the stairs, when the worker lost her footing and tumbled. This caused the worker to fall from the top stairs to the bottom, a nearly 20 foot tumble. The worker reported leg injuries after other workers rushed to her aid.
The worker was taken to a hospital to be treated for the injuries suffered in the fall. The worker is expected to fully recover in a few months from the injuries.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a work related accident, please contact the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 for more information on your legal right to compensation.
Posted on October 9th, 2009
Crane accidents occur for a variety of reasons. Cranes have to lift extremely heavy loads and raise these loads very high above the ground. This can put a tremendous amount of stress on the equipment during this process. In many cases, if a crane accident occurs, the crane was not properly maintained. Proper maintenance is important.
If a crane malfunction occurs, a serious accident can follow. The load that the crane is holding could fall to the ground, injuring those below. The crane itself could topple over landing on a building or near the work site potentially injuring workers. Because of this, crane safety must be a very high priority.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a work related accident, please contact the Philadelphia Workers’ CompensationAttorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 for more information on your legal right to compensation.
Posted on October 5th, 2009
A FedEx worker was recently injured in a shipping facility over the weekend.
According to reports, the worker was injured when a container weighing over 2-tons fell on the workers legs. The worker had serious injuries from the accident and was rushed to a hospital. The worker has so far had surgery for the leg injuries and is considered in stable condition.
The accident is currently under investigation. The accident was believed to be caused as the worker was attempting to fix a broken lock that caused the container to get stuck.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a work related accident, please contact the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 for more information on your legal right to compensation.
Posted on October 1st, 2009
A construction worker who fell two stories while working onthe exterior wall of a building has been awarded $9.36 million by a Bronx jury.The week-long trial centered mostly around the worker’s injuries.
The presiding judge, Justice Alan Sarks, had previouslyfound that the developer and general contractors of the building wereresponsible for their failure to provide the workers with any fall protection,as is required by New York’s worker protection law. At the construction sitethere were no lifelines, safety harnesses, nets or any other protection toprevent workers from falling.
The accident occurred in March of 2006. The worker fracturednumerous bones in both feet as well as a knee. He required several surgeriesand doctors testified that he will eventually require a wheelchair.
According to a 2008 report by the National Institute ofOccupational Safety and Health, construction is the number one occupation inthe United States for number and rate of fatal occupational injuries.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a workrelated accident, please contact the Philadelphia Workers’ CompensationAttorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 for more informationon your legal right to compensation.
