Transcript: What Working With a Personal Injury Lawyer Looks Like You’ve been hurt, it isn’t your fault. What do you do? The steps that we take at Hall and Copetas are going to be similar to the steps any law firm takes. The first thing we do is investigate your accident The investigation is both… Read More
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Your Rights As an Injured Worker & the Workers’ Compensation Claims Process
Transcript: Learning the Workers’ Compensation Claims Process You’ve been hurt at work and you know you’re going to miss a significant period of time. You’re worried about paying your bills, you’re worried about taking care of your family, and you want to know what the law provides for you. The most important thing, initially, is… Read More
When a motorist causes an accident during a medical emergency
A legal action resulting from a vehicle accident caused by a sudden medical emergency may require showing that a driver failed to take care of his or her health condition. Individuals with diabetes, for example, need to regularly monitor and control their blood sugar levels. A diabetic failing to maintain healthy glucose levels may experience… Read More
Slipping and falling at work may require a lawsuit to recover
Pennsylvania companies must provide employees injured in the course of their duties with documentation to apply for workers’ compensation benefits. When an accident causes severe harm, however, a legal action may help an employee recover from life-altering injuries. A company may face liability when negligence causes a worker to suffer a serious injury. An employer… Read More
Common safety risks for health care workers
Nurses, medical assistants and others who work in the health care field have a serious risk for workplace injury. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports that the rate of injuries among health care workers is significantly higher than in any other sector. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, these… Read More
Common breathing problems in the mining industry
People who mine coal have particular skills and needs. Many miners find themselves with breathing issues years into their career. The conditions of the mining professions may be to blame. Coal miners have strict safety protocols that they should follow to help prevent injuries and illnesses on the job. However, there are times when safety… Read More
Avoid injury on icy surfaces
When temperatures plummet in Pennsylvania, many of us wake up to icy sidewalks and walkways. Slipping on these icy surfaces can result in broken bones, head trauma and other serious injuries. Try these safety tips to protect yourself from a slip-and-fall accident this winter. Stay alert Know where slips tend to occur during your daily… Read More
Firearm safety tips for hunting season
Thanks in part to increased hunter safety education and the widespread use of fluorescent orange, hunting-related shooting accidents have decreased significantly in recent decades. According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, incidents have declined by almost 80% since 1959, when the state safety training program began. However, this popular outdoor sport does carry inherent risk. Making… Read More
How the workers’ compensation process works
Developing an occupational injury or illness can be devastating, both health-wise and financially. While there may be help for the latter, it means facing the intimidating aspects of pursuing a workers’ compensation claim. Understanding the law can be confusing and you may even face pushback from your employer. Thankfully, understanding how a workers’ compensation claim… Read More
How employers can improve loading dock safety
Loading docks are the center of the action in Pennsylvania manufacturing plants and warehouses, and because of this, they are the site of frequent accidents and injuries. Employers will want to consider the following five steps toward a safer loading dock. Every year, more than 100,000 injuries are caused by the use of powered industrial… Read More
