Posted on September 8th, 2010
In a study conducted by the University of Chicago’s National Opinion Research Center, 85 percent of workers say that their top labor concern is workplace safety. Other common concerns included maternity leave, paid sick leave, and overtime pay. Furthermore, while many of the workers said they were happy with their workplace’s safety, the majority also said they felt stressed on the job. Stressful workplaces are more likely to have accidents occur and workers injured.
Tom W. Smith, director of the survey, said that the media and public often do not pay enough attention to workers injured or lost on the job. ”Workplace safety is too often ignored or accidents taken for granted,” stated Smith.
If you or someone you know has been injured on the job, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130 to learn more about your rights.
Posted on August 11th, 2010
Two AmeriCold workers were injured in a workplace accident in East Manchester Township on July 26th when a dock plate fell on top of them. Dock plates are metal ramps used to connect the gap between a truck bed and the floor of the dock. One worker was able to get out from underneath the plate and help his 23-year old co-worker, Robert Enfield.
Both men were rushed to a nearby hospital. Enfield’s head was crushed in the accident causing him serious brain injury. The other worker was treated and released not long after arriving at the hospital. On July 31st, Enfield succumbed to his injuries and passed away.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration are investigating this tragic accident.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Enfield’s family and friends.
Posted on May 26th, 2010
Injured workers may be able to receive workers’ compensation for many work-related injuries. However, they typically cannot receive benefits for injuries incurred while employees are on breaks, such as lunch breaks.
According to Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law, employees typically cannot receive workers’ compensation benefits for any personal time taken during the work day.
If you or anyone you know has questions about workers’ compensation benefits, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130.
Posted on April 20th, 2010
When employees suffer workplace injuries, they are often eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. However, they must report the injury and make a filing within certain time periods.
After the injury occurs, employees have 120 to let their employer know about the injury, and they have 3 years to file a claim petition for workers’ compensation benefits. Not meeting these requirements could jeopardize employees’ chances of receiving workers’ compensation benefits.
If you have questions about when to file a workers’ compensation claim, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130.
Posted on April 20th, 2010
In most cases, employees cannot sue their employer or co-employees for injuries related to workplace accidents. They are often limited to filing a workers’ compensation claim, which will cover their medical costs and lost wages.
There are two common exceptions, in which employees may be able to file a lawsuit. One, if the injury was the result of a defective product, the injured employee may have a case against the product’s manufacturer. And two, if the injury occurred because a co-worker intentionally harmed another employee, the injured employee may have cause for filing a civil or criminal lawsuit.
If you or anyone you know has a workers’ compensation case, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130.
Posted on April 16th, 2010
A refinery explosion at Washington state refinery, Tesoro, killed six people.
The sixth death from the a refinery explosion has just been reported, the seventh victim remains in critical condition. Officials say that the plant will remain shut down this month while investigations are completed and repairs to the damages have been made.
The accident occurred on April 7, when fire engulfed the seven workers, making this the deadliest event at a U.S. refinery since 15 people were killed at a BP refinery in 2005.
If you or a loved one has been injured on the job, you may be able to receive compensation for your pain. Contact the Philadelphia worker injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. by calling 215-238-1130.
