November 16, 2021 Can I Recover Damages for a Medical Condition Made Worse by a Car Accident? If you are seriously injured in a car accident that is not your fault, you have the right to seek damages to pay for your medical bills, lost wages, and other costs incurred because of the crash. However, insurance companies often try to deny or minimize the amount of money they will pay for a … Read More »
November 12, 2021 Change in Pennsylvania Law Expands Car Accident Victims’ Rights The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently upheld a ruling invalidating the “regular use exception” to uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) liability coverage. The Supreme Court’s decision is a monumental win for car accident victims who sustain injuries when they are driving their work vehicles. In light of the Court’s decision, insurance companies can no longer unjustly deny victims … Read More »
November 11, 2021 Kids Health Alert: Increase in Button Battery and Magnet-Related Injuries According to national data, emergency medical workers treat 55,000 to 60,000 children for injuries associated with swallowing foreign objects every year. Children under 5 who unintentionally ingest batteries, magnets, and other types of small, foreign objects account for the majority of annual hospitalizations. Because button batteries and magnets pose significant and unique risks that can … Read More »
November 9, 2021 How Common Are Deadly Workplace Accidents in the United States? Every year, there are nearly 3 million reported workplace accidents resulting in serious injuries, and more than 5,000 of these injuries are fatal, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The deadliest accidents are the result of explosions, fires, or toxic chemical exposure. In many cases, these incidents are the direct … Read More »
November 5, 2021 Do Heart Devices Increase Patient Risk? Surgeons have been implanting heart devices in patients for more than 50 years. However, patients are often unaware that there are many risks associated with this type of surgery. In addition to the risk of infection, patients may suffer harm if the surgeon implants a device improperly or if the device itself is defective. There … Read More »
November 3, 2021 What Are the Hazards of Metal Casting? Metal casting is one of the backbones of manufacturing in the U.S., providing jobs to nearly 490,000 workers. The parts produced by workers in metal casting foundries are found in all sorts of products, including automobiles, trains, trucks, medical devices, appliances, and toys. About 90 percent of the world’s durable goods include component parts that … Read More »
October 30, 2021 Can Traumatic Work Injuries Cause Depression? After a traumatic work accident, employees often need long-term medical care and physical therapy. Depending on the severity of the injury, they may face health problems that linger for a lifetime. Serious work injuries may also result in depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or other mental conditions. These conditions are more than just a general … Read More »
October 29, 2021 What Injured Workers Should Know About Products Liability? Most employees who are injured on the job know that they can file for Workers’ Compensation to cover their medical bills and a portion of their lost wages. While these benefits help, they do not pay for all lost wages, nor do they compensate for pain and suffering. Many workers are unaware that they may … Read More »
October 28, 2021 Advances in Fall Protection Systems Falls are the leading cause of worker fatalities in the construction industry, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Fall protection systems can make a huge difference in reducing fatalities as well as serious work-related fall injuries. Although these systems are widely available, some employers fail to provide their workers with adequate fall … Read More »
