Workers’ Compensation
Lawsuit filed against Jackson Specialty Steel for unlawful termination
The United State Department of Labor recently filed a civil suit against a North Jackson, Ohio manufacturer that it alleges illegally fired one of their workers because that person voiced his opinion about hazardous working conditions at its plant.Filed in...
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Man hurt in Mt. Lebo work accident
Pittsburgh Workers' Compensation LawyersWhen you're hurt on the job, you may be eligible to receive workers' compensation for the injuries you've sustained. Suffering major damages during a work accident can significantly change your life. You will likely no longer be...
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PA State Troopers attacked: one injured, one killed
On Friday evening, two Pennsylvania State Troopers were ambushed by unknown assailants in the parking lot of the Blooming Grove barracks in Pike County, northeastern PA. Investigators say the attack took place shortly before 11 p.m. on Friday night.On Saturday...
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Workplace deaths down in 2013
In many cases where a worker is hurt in the course of his or her employment, the injuries are not considered too serious. In other instances however, they are so serious that they result in death.According to the U.S. Bureau...
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Workers’ compensation claim approved after multiple appeals
Pennsylvania workers' compensation attorneysWorkers' compensation claims come from all different types of people from all different walks of life. But regardless of your position at your place of employment, if you're tasked with doing something that gets you injured, you...
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Workers’ compensation approved for company picnic injury
Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation LawyersWorkers' compensation for a game of kick ball? That's right. Companies have their employees participate in non-work activities usually at least once a year, whether at a team-building exercise or company picnic. Although many of the "activities"...
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Employers can take steps to reduce musculoskeletal disorders
When many think about injuries suffered at work they think about major incidents that lead to catastrophic injuries. This is not the only way in which someone might be hurt however. Musculoskeletal disorders can impact individuals who work in a...
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Airport employee hurt in vehicle accident
Being hurt on the job can be devastating for you and your family. When an employer gives you a dangerous task, or even if it's a menial task but an unknown danger is lurking around the corner, you may have...
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Construction worker injured in accident involving circular saw
There are multiple ways in which a construction worker might be injured in the course of his or her job. In addition to being hurt by a falling object, they themselves could fall resulting in serious injury. The tools they...
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Court rules former employee eligible for workers’ comp
The case the court was asked to rule upon involved a man who had been employed as a driver technician, whose responsibilities included delivering furniture and medical equipment to locations found in several states including Pennsylvania. The man quit that...
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Crane operator hurt in fall
In previous posts we have written about the dangers of falling for those who work in the field of construction. Earlier this month a construction worker in another state was hurt in one of these incidents. The man, a crane...
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Immigration status not relevant in injured worker’s benefit claim
As some who have navigated the workers’ compensation system are likely aware, despite the fact that most employers in the state of Pennsylvania are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, there is no guarantee that an injured worker will receive...
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