On behalf of Cullen Legal | Jul 6, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
You were working with your team when one of them made a devastating error. An item being lifted over your heads came loose, and it came crashing down so fast that you couldn’t get out of the way. You and two other colleagues ended up with serious injuries including...
On behalf of Cullen Legal | Jun 19, 2020 | Blog, Workers' Compensation
Nurses have long been essential workers in Pennsylvania and throughout the U.S. The sheer nature of their work puts them in constant danger of injury and illness. When nurses are injured or ill, workers’ compensation benefits may be needed. Mitigating the inherent...
On behalf of Cullen Legal | Jun 18, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Mesothelioma – the cancer caused by exposure to asbestos – continues to take a toll on workers. A major part of the problem is that victims may not develop symptoms for decades. The long period between exposure and disease makes proving a mesothelioma...
On behalf of Cullen Legal | Jun 14, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
One of the primary objectives of working a job, other than the sense of purpose that an occupation provides, is to earn income and benefits that allow an individual to support themselves and their family. For a tiny percentage of workers, their job will result in a...
On behalf of Cullen Legal | May 22, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Construction workers face many hazards on each shift. There are four specific hazards that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) classify as being the most dangerous ones because they are responsible for the most deaths in this industry. By...
On behalf of Cullen Legal | May 20, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
When you submit an application for workers’ compensation benefits, you probably are in desperate need of them. Someone who gets hurt on the job or who develops an occupational illness will likely have medical expenses to worry about. Additionally, if your...
On behalf of Cullen Legal | May 12, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
It’s a phone call that no one wants to get. There has been a workplace accident. Your spouse was rushed to the hospital, but they’re not likely to survive. Family members are asked to go visit as soon as possible. Your first thoughts are, of course, for your spouse...
On behalf of Cullen Legal | May 5, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
The summer is just around the corner, and with it comes soaring temperatures, afternoon thunderstorms and humid days. If you work in this heat, you may have experienced days where you felt unwell or knew that you were just too dehydrated to be outside. It might have...
On behalf of Cullen Legal | Apr 17, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
If you suffer a serious brain injury at work, the first question that you and your loved ones may ask is if it is going to heal. You know that this type of severe injury is much different than a broken bone or something of that nature, which will heal when given the...
On behalf of Cullen Legal | Apr 8, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Many people are newly experiencing the joys and tribulations of working remotely — and it comes with unexpected challenges. One of those is the issue of workers’ compensation. If you’re injured in your own home, can it really be your employer’s responsibility?...
