Many Philadelphia workers have likely been asked by their employer to attend a meeting nearby but away from their typical place of business. What would the employer do and what are its responsibilities if an employee is injured on the way to that meeting? A workers'...
Insurance Fraud in PA
Yes, insurance fraud exists. In 2011 there were 141 "orders and adjudications" on this issue. More than $900,000.00 in penalties were collected and $3.2 million in restitution recovered. Yes, insurance fraud exists. In 2011 there were 141 "orders and adjudications" on...
OSHA report finds safety violations at Verizon after accident
As children, we may have seen downed power lines around our Pennsylvania neighborhoods. Our parents wisely cautioned us to stay away from them. Live wires can pose a significant risk to the health and life of anyone who comes into contact with them. Telecommunications...
Associate Faces Legal Ethics Case
Associate Faces Legal Ethics Case re Claimed Ex Parte Emails with Worker's Comp Arbitrator The Bureau of Workers' Compensation recently allowed lawyers the ability to email letters to a Judge as a PDF attachment. In the "old" days, we could have something hand...
Workplace accident leads to death of man at construction site
Pennsylvania readers know that construction sites have the distinct potential to be a hazardous working environment. Workers often have to deal with heavy machinery, large quantities of raw materials and open floors that can lead to falls. While construction companies...
Lawsuit against warehouse companies alleges dangerous conditions
Many of the consumer goods in this country pass through a few massive distribution centers, where they are unloaded and reshipped to various cities, including Philadelphia. These centers rely on speed and inexpensive labor to keep costs down. But workers at one...
OSHA finds safety violations at shipbuilder’s facility
Pennsylvania is rightfully proud of its storied history of heavy industry, but we know that people in particular lines of work are exposed to greater risk of injury or death while on the job. Occupations where employees are frequently around large machines and heavy...