Pittsburgh construction workers have one of the most dangerous jobs in America. While construction workers make up only 6 percent of the U.S. workforce, they account for over 20 percent of all worker deaths in the private sector. In 2016, nearly 1,000 construction workers lost their lives in job-related accidents, according to the U.S. Occupational… Read More
Investigation reveals unsafe conditions at Amazon warehouses
A media outlet has launched an investigation into alleged unsafe working conditions at Amazon’s fulfillment warehouses in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. There have been numerous reports of worker injuries and mistreatment at the facilities. The Guardian reports that its investigation revealed multiple cases of workplace accidents at Amazon warehouses. The newspaper further claims that… Read More
How to avoid an accident with a large truck
Sharing the road with large trucks and semis can be daunting for any driver, but especially a new driver. Making sure you are safe while on the road with a large truck is important, as you need to follow different guidelines than you might when simply sharing the road with fellow car drivers. Large truck… Read More
Do you love hunting? What if you are hurt in a hunting accident?
If you are a hunter, you are probably looking forward to the upcoming hunting season with keen anticipation. However, the large number of hunters in Pennsylvania could make gun season extremely dangerous. Although tick bites that cause Lyme disease, mosquitoes that can cause West Nile Virus, bear attacks, poisonous snakes, hypothermia and poison ivy threaten… Read More
Financially Insolvent? You Still Have to Pay Injured Employees
If you become injured on the job, your employer is legally required to report your injury to their workers’ compensation insurance company and ensure that you get the benefits to which you are entitled. Earlier this year, a Pennsylvania construction company failed to pay its employees workers’ compensation benefits, citing financial troubles. Unsurprisingly, the Commonwealth… Read More
PA Workers’ Compensation Law Holds Employers Liable for Tick Bites
Environmentalists warn that as summers become hotter, the chance of being bitten by a tick will only increase. This is bad news for anyone working outside or enjoying recreational outdoor activities, but it could also have an unforeseen impact on Pennsylvania employers. Outdoor Employees Protected Under Workers’ Compensation Law Contrary to popular belief, employers are… Read More
PA Supreme Court Eliminates Workers’ Compensation AMA Guidelines
In an unexpected turn of events, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court delivered a ruling last month in a workers’ compensation case that will likely have a deep impact on workplace injury cases in the future. The ruling eliminated the policy of using the American Medical Association’s (AMA) benefits cap for employees severely injured and out of… Read More
Pennsylvania Nestlé Employee Awarded Workers’ Compensation for Legionnaire’s Disease
Last month, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld a previous ruling to award workers’ compensation benefits to an employee of Nestlé who contracted the life-threatening Legionnaire’s Disease from working on contaminated beverage machines. A Very Sick Employee In June of 2013, longtime Nestlé employee Shawn Gallen was admitted to the hospital for severe flu-like symptoms… Read More
