Posted on January 29th, 2010
Three employees of a contract club were taken to a hospital following an accident at the Mowry natural gas well in Tuscarora Township. Reports vary as to the nature of the accident; scanner reports termed it an explosion, but a spokesman for the operator of the well referred to accident as a "forceful uplift in tubing."
Two of the workers have been released to the hospital after being treated with non-critical injuries. A third contractor is still in the hospital, although he is expected to make a full recovery.
If you've been injured on the job, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Contact the Philadelphia workers' compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 215-238-1130 to discuss your case in detail.
Posted on January 22nd, 2010
A worker has been killed after suffering from severe trauma after being struck by a large piece of plant equipment. The worker was taking part in daily plant activities when a large piece of equipment became unsecured. The large piece of equipment then fell nearly 10 feet and struck the worker. The equipment was said to have weighted at least 2000 pounds.
Other workers rushed to the man's aid, however he was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. The accident is currently under investigation.
If you or someone you love has been denied workers compensation money he or she deserves, contact the Philadelphia workers compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today by calling 215-329-3511.
Posted on January 22nd, 2010
Many workers are injured across the United States each year by suffering injuries related to an electrical accident. These types of accidents can cause serious injuries, nerve damage, serious burns, and many other types of health problems.
Electrical work can be very dangerous. Precautions must be taken when working on any type of equipment where an electrical shock is possible. Workers and employers must take the appropriate steps to protect themselves from the possibility of a serious electrical injury.
If you or someone you love has been denied workers compensation money he or she deserves, contact the Philadelphia workers compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today by calling 215-329-3511.
Posted on January 18th, 2010
A worker has recently been injured in an accident that took place at a construction site. The accident involved a worker being injured with machinery that was being used in the construction effort. The worker was hit and suffered blunt force trauma from the equipment.
The worker had to be taken to a hospital for his injuries. The current status of the worker is not yet known. The accident is currently under investigation by officials.
If you or someone you love has been denied workers compensation money he or she deserves, contact the Philadelphia workers compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today by calling 215-329-3511.
Posted on January 13th, 2010
A worker has recently been injured in Philadelphia after falling outside of a work building. The worker was arriving to work when the individual tripped over on stairs. The worker fell on her arm causing a fracture. Other workers tended to the woman and called officials for help. The woman had to be rushed to a hospital to be treated for her injuries.
It is important to always use guard rails when attempting to walk up stairs. Serious accidents can occur if the individual falls. The woman is expected to recover from her injuries.
If you or someone you love has been denied workers compensation money he or she deserves, contact the Philadelphia workers compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today by calling 215-329-3511.
Posted on January 11th, 2010
Emergency workers face many dangers in the line of duty. Police officers, fire fighters, and paramedics risk danger themselves in order to help out and protect others. The dangers are apparent in many cases, and not so apparent in others. For paramedics, the dangers could involve the possibility of an accident as they attempt to balance response time with safely getting to the emergency situation.
When these workers are injured, they are owed the utmost care and treatment until they are better.
If you or someone you love has been denied workers compensation money he or she deserves, contact the Philadelphia workers compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today by calling 215-329-3511.
Posted on January 8th, 2010
A construct worker was recently injured after falling off of a moving vehicle. The worker was taking part in a project at a construction site when he got on the back of a moving vehicle to move across the site. The worker lost his grip on the vehicle and fell to the ground. The worker reported a shoulder injury after landing on his shoulder.
Other workers rushed to the side of the worker, and began to offer aid. The man was taken to a hospital by fellow workers for treatment and evaluation of his injuries.
If you or someone you love has been denied workers compensation money he or she deserves, contact the Philadelphia workers compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today by calling 215-329-3511.
Posted on January 4th, 2010
A worker has recently been killed in an accident in which the worker was crushed to death after being pinned against a building by a rail car. The accident occurred when the railcar jumped off the tracks and pinned the worker against a wall. The accident caused fatal injuries to the worker and killed him at the scene of the accident.
The man was standing near the tracks using a device to control the rail cars when the accident occurred. There were no other injuries from this accident. The accident is currently under investigation to determine why the rail car jumped the tracks.
If you or someone you love has been denied workers compensation money he or she deserves, contact the Philadelphia workers compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today by calling 215-329-3511.
