Personal injury
How can defective tools cause injuries at work?
Workplaces often rely on a variety of tools to get tasks done efficiently. However, when these tools are defective, they can cause serious injuries to workers. Understanding how defective tools contribute to workplace injuries is important for everyone. Instances of malfunction Defective tools can break or malfunction while in use....
Continue ReadingCan you get pain and suffering in PA workers’ compensation?
Workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania operates under a no-fault system. This means injured workers can get benefits regardless of fault. These benefits typically cover medical expenses, lost wages and vocational rehabilitation if necessary. However, when it comes to pain and suffering, the landscape is different. Pennsylvania does not allow awards specifically...
Continue ReadingSubtle signs of spinal cord injuries and possible treatments
Spinal cord injuries can have lasting effects on your mobility and overall well-being. Such severe wounds are more common on job sites, where an employer or even a third party could be responsible. While paralysis is a common indicator of spinal cord damage, there are other signs to be aware...
Continue ReadingWhat long-term health complications can electrocution lead to?
Electricity is a powerful force that fuels much of the modern world, but it can also pose serious risks, especially when accidents at work happen. Electrocution is a frightening possibility for employees in situations involving exposed wiring or faulty appliances. While immediate injuries from electrocution are often apparent, long-term health...
Continue ReadingAre employers held responsible for company car accidents?
A common “perk” by many employers is to provide their staff with company cars. However, that convenience can become catastrophic when an accident occurs. Employees could be responsible for damages should a collision with another motor vehicle occur. Employers throughout the United States pay out approximately 25 billion dollars for...
Continue Reading3 key elements of a third-party workplace injury claim
Work-related injuries can be complex, especially when they involve third parties. The success of a third-party work-related injury case often hinges on key elements. 1. Eyewitness accounts Eyewitness testimony from coworkers or bystanders who observed the incident can greatly enhance the credibility of your case. Witness statements can help fill...
Continue ReadingElements of a third-party work injury claim
The National Safety Council reported that 152,581 workers suffered work accidents that led to death or injury in 2021. Some of these instances may have involved third-party responsibility. A third-party work injury claim falls outside workers’ compensation. Understanding the elements of such a claim is important for all parties. Third-party...
Continue ReadingHow might a catastrophic injury impact your life?
The hallmark of catastrophic injuries is that they change your life, usually long-term. These injuries may include everything from a traumatic brain injury to paralysis. The changes to your body are only one part of how such an injury will impact your life. Healing and learning to cope are just...
Continue ReadingWhat is a third-party work injury claim?
Most work injuries are straightforward. They occur between you and your employer, with your employer’s workers’ compensation insurer handling the claim. You will not go to court. The workers’ compensation system will handle the full case. However, there are some occasions where there is a third party who is liable...
Continue ReadingWhat types of damage exist in personal injury cases?
In any personal injury case, plaintiffs may receive several different types of compensation in damages. Each case will have unique claims, with damages differing from instance to instance. Compensatory Pennsylvania State Legislature discusses compensatory damages. Generally speaking, in the state, these damages do not hit a cap unless it involves...
Continue ReadingHow can a spotter stop work injuries?
Working in a manufacturing environment can come with a lot of risks for injuries. Staying alert and following safety protocols is not always enough to stop an accident. There is one solution that has proven to be quite effective at helping to avoid incidents. Spotters are workers who watch over...
Continue Reading¿Qué significa la “negligencia” en el contexto legal?
Todos saben que, si una persona actúa con una falta de prudencia, y alguien más sufre una lesión como resultado de su descuidado, que le deben una indemnización a la víctima lesionada. Pero, entrando en detalles, ¿qué significa esto para un demandante que quiere responsabilizar a la parte que causó...
Continue ReadingAre you at risk of an overuse injury?
Almost every worker out there, including you, faces the potential risk of overuse injury. No matter the trade, occupation, or status of the worker, these risks exist everywhere. But what exactly are overuse injuries in the first place? At-risk groups of workers Mayo Clinic takes a look at overuse injuries....
Continue ReadingWhen may workers sue for falling in a parking lot?
Pennsylvania workers’ compensation claims cover medical expenses for falling while performing normal work-related tasks. If you fall in an employer’s parking lot, however, workers’ comp may not cover you, as noted by the Society for Human Resource Management. Claims based on falls on sidewalks, common areas or parking lots may...
Continue Reading3 types of lifting injuries
Many types of employment across many fields include lifting heavy objects and people, which can lead to painful injuries for the employees who suffer them. The National Safety Council notes that more than 250,000 workers experienced injuries related to lifting in 2020. Some types of lifting injuries occur due to...
Continue ReadingWhat does a severe burn injury look like?
Burn injuries can create major problems for the people suffering from them. Even moderate to mild burns can cause notable health issues. Severe burns, on the other hand, cause major problems that can last months, years or even a lifetime. What defines third-degree burns? Healthline takes a look at burns...
Continue ReadingHow employers can prevent motor vehicle accidents on the job
Motor vehicle accidents are a major cause of injuries and fatalities. Many of these crashes occur on the job. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some of the employees involved in work-related accidents include truck drivers, those working in high-risk occupations and drivers who work in real...
Continue Reading¿Cómo paga las facturas médicas después de un accidente automovilístico?
Tiene muchas cosas que atacar si sufre lesiones en un accidente automovilístico. Además de lidiar con el tiempo libre en el trabajo, los tratamientos y el dolor, debe averiguar cómo pagar sus facturas médicas. La determinación de las entidades responsabilidades de pago de su atención médica depende de las circunstancias...
Continue ReadingHow can a spinal cord injury impact your daily life?
When you first walk around after a crash or fall, you may not notice much difference in your spine or your back. As you sense more pain and see changes happen in your body, you could start to worry. Learning about spinal cord injuries and how they impact you is...
Continue ReadingHow do you pay medical bills after a car accident?
You have many things to address if you sustain injuries in a car accident. In addition to dealing with time off work, treatments and pain, you must figure out how to pay your medical bills. Determining the responsible entities for the payment of your medical care depends on the circumstances...
Continue ReadingWhat types of damage can there be in personal injury cases?
There are several types of damages that plaintiffs in a personal injury case may receive compensation for. Not every type applies to every case. What are the different types of damages? Compensatory damages There are two types of compensatory damages. Economic or special compensatory damages include damages that can be...
Continue ReadingSafety tips for working from home
People are working from home now more than ever. This exploding phenomenon has allowed companies to remain functional even during global crises. Most employees welcome this trend and want it to continue. Like working in an office, though, there is still a chance of injury. Taking precautions reduces the odds...
Continue Reading3 safety tips for road trips
With summer comes road trips, and having an accident during some family fun time is the furthest thing from your mind. Medical bills, a new car and dealing with the insurance company become a headache you do not want to deal with. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the...
Continue ReadingWhen injured workers deserve workers’ comp and personal injury benefits
If you have suffered an on-the-job injury, you may already know you are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. What many injured workers do not know is that they may also be eligible to receive compensation under personal injury law. This additional source of funds can dramatically increase the total...
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