Hearing Loss at Work: More Common Than You Think
What is the most common work-related injury?
Last month, we wrote about the connection between occupational hearing loss and heart damage. This is a compelling issue, especially in light of a report released earlier this year by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention demonstrating that hearing loss is the most...
PA Supreme Court to Hear Franchisor Workers Compensation Case
Is a franchisor liable as a statutory employer for injuries sustained by a franchisee employee?
Until recently, the relationship between a franchisor and a franchisee meant that the franchisor was not a statutory employer and thus not liable for injuries sustained by a franchisee employee. Now the Pennsylvania Supreme Court is set to...
Procedural and Other Issues May Derail Iron Worker’s Personal Injury Judgment
Q: If I sue my former employer and get a judgment after they didn’t appear for the hearing, can that default judgment be thrown out?
Choosing the proper type of claim against a client’s employer--such as personal injury vs. workman’s compensation—is only part of an attorney’s job. Knowing and satisfying the procedural...
Pedestrian Accidents and Their Causes
What are the causes of pedestrian accidents?
Pedestrian accidents appear to be becoming more and more frequent. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported 4,735 pedestrian fatalities (14 percent of all traffic fatalities) in 2013. In addition, 150,000 pedestrians were injured severely enough to seek medical treatment during that same year. If...
Occupational Hearing Loss Can Also Lead to Heart Damage
Are there other health hazards associated with occupational hearing loss?
We have long been aware that exposure to loud noise, whether at the workplace or elsewhere, can lead to serious hearing loss. Occupational hearing loss results from damage to the inner ear as a result of noise or vibrations experienced by workers in...
The Perils of Office Work
Some workplaces in Pennsylvania are known to be risky for workers such as coal mines, construction sites, manufacturing plants, refineries and factories. Many workers in these industries suffer injuries from falls, falling objects, equipment failures, explosions and exposure to hazardous substances. When it comes...
Spousal and Family Claims in Personal Injury Cases
If you suffer a personal injury does your family member have a claim?
If you were injured in an accident of any kind, you have no doubt seen the impact it has on your daily life. While it seems natural that you life should change, many are surprised that an injury can...
Florida Businesses Fighting Back against Recent State Supreme Court Ruling on Workers’ Comp
Florida's state Supreme Court recently upset businesses in the state by striking down caps on attorneys' fees in workers' compensation cases. The businesses are rallying their forces to fight back, saying this ruling could cost business owners hundreds...
Workers’ Compensation Claims v. Personal Injury Lawsuits
If you are injured in a work related accident it can be difficult to decide who is to blame and who should be held accountable. Although most employers carry a workers’ compensation policy by law, it might not...
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Denies Compensation for Parking Lot Injury
A recent case in Pennsylvania points out some discrepancies in workers' compensation claims and distributions of benefits. Generally speaking, injuries in an employer's parking lot are not covered by workers' compensation if they occur as the worker is coming or going from the workplace, whether...