Posted on February 24th, 2010
According to the National Institute for Occcupational Safety and Health, workers in the healthcare industry are at a higher risk of workplace injury than workers in many other fields. Workers in this industry may be exposed to radiation, hazardous chemicals, and disease and infections. Because of this risk, it is important for employers to have adequate coverage to protect workers in the event of an injury.
If your workers' compensation claim has been wrongly denied, contact the Philadelphia workers' compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 to discuss your claim.
Posted on February 23rd, 2010
Business journals often encourage persons who own a business to consider their options when purchasing long-term and short-term disability coverage for their employees. While short term coverage often allows individuals to have financial assistance while they recover from their injuries, long term coverage will protect individuals who expect to miss work for a serious length of time, or for individuals who may not ever return to work. Employers must seriously weigh the types of coverage available and consider what type of protection they would like to obtain.
For assistance with a short or long-term disability claim, contact the Philadelphia worker's compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 to discuss your case today.
Posted on February 23rd, 2010
According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia, concussions (or mild traumatic brain injury) can have lasting effects on a person's health and well-being. The study made note of certain nerve-cell disconnections that occurred following concussions, leading researchers to conclude that even mild traumatic injury can cause permanent damage to an individual's brain.
If you have suffered a serious brain injury caused by the reckless or negligent actions of another individual, contact the Philadelphia brain injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130 to discuss your claim.
Posted on February 19th, 2010
A Philadelphia police officer who gained national attention for shooting an escaped chimpanzee that mauled a woman last year has filed a worker's compensation claim against the city. The officer's claim states that he has suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder following the incident, and is seeking compensation for his medical expenses related to the condition. While the city currently accepts claims that involve the shooting of humans, a recent bill introduced in the state senate would provide worker's compensation benefits to officers who are forced to use deadly force on animals.
If you have been wrongly denied workers compensation coverage for your claim, contact the Philadelphia workers compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams at 215-328-1130 to discuss your case.
Posted on February 15th, 2010
CIGNA Onsite Health has brought health and wellness training to the workplace by adding health company Kronos to its program. Kronos specializes in health education programs, coaching, screenings and lifestyle programs. It hopes to prevent workplace accidents by training individuals how to improve their health.
The company says that many of the most prevalent causes of death, injury and illness at the workplace are largely preventable. They hope to make this process more cost-effective and convenient for employers as well as decrease medical costs for companies. Companies with effective programs like this are shown to have lower levels of absenteeism and disability or injury costs.
For assistance with a workers' compensation claim, contact the Philadelphia workers' compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-328-1130 today.
Posted on February 15th, 2010
A Philadelphia man staged a robbery and shot his cousin in a conspiracy to gather workers' compensation insurance in 2002. The 46-year-old pleaded guilty more than a week ago and was given a five-year suspended sentence and 18 months probation for a single count of conspiracy to commit insurance fraud.
The man and his cousin planned the fake armed robbery in a plan to file for workers' comp from the cousin's employer, United Parcel Service (UPS). During the robbery, as part of the plan, the man shot his cousin in the right leg. Liberty Mutual Insurance paid the cousin $250,000 two years later, some of which he shared with his co-conspirator. A former friend reported the fraud. The cousin confessed they got the idea from television.
If you have 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 215-328-1130 to discuss your case in detail.
Posted on February 10th, 2010
According to a study conducted by the Pennsylvania Worker's Compensation Research Institute, the average costs and expenses per claim for workers' compensation claims have risen steadily over the past 12 months. In addition, the average payments-per-claim have shown a 7 percent increase since 2007. The study examined costs-per-claim when the injury resulted in more than seven days of lost work-time for the individuals involved.
For assistance with a workers' compensation claim, contact the Philadelphia workers' compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. 215-328-1130 today.
Posted on February 4th, 2010
A former Deputy-Warden testified recently he should be eligible for payments from the Wilkes-Barre worker's compensation fund, because he suffered serious health issues due to work-related stress. The former official claimed he suffered "blackout" episodes and extreme anxiety and panic attacks as a result of the pressures of his job. Sources say that the official was laid-off last week, and was allowed to remain on the payroll from August to January because he had unused sick and vacation time.
For assistance with your Philadelphia worker's compensation claim, contact an experienced workers' compensation lawyer of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 today.
