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Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation system is supposed to protect workers by providing significant benefits to employees who are injured on the job. Unfortunately, the reality for many injured workers falls far from the ideal. Companies fund the state’s workers’ compensation system. Every time a claim is made, their costs go up. To keep costs down, many […]
Philadelphia Hit And Run Victim Dies As A Hero
A Philadelphia man’s heroic actions in his final moments of life saved the life of one of his children. The fatal pedestrian accident occurred as the man was walking with his 5-year-old child when they crossed a busy Philadelphia street where a mid-block crosswalk had recently been removed. As they were crossing the street, an alleged drunk […]
Two Hit By Septa Trains Within Same Hour Earlier This Month
Earlier this month, two pedestrians were struck by commuter trains in Suburban Philadelphia within an hour of one another in what a SEPTA official called a “tragic coincidence.” The accidents occurred on the afternoon of Sept. 12, and luckily, neither accident was fatal. The SEPTA spokeswoman said the first accident involved a 16-year-old boy who […]
New Technology Shows Promise In Treatment Of Spinal Cord Injuries
A university-led stem cell research trial on three patients with spinal cord injuries has yielded extremely promising results. The patients had complete spinal cord injuries, meaning they were all injured in the thoracic, or chest region, of their spines. Additionally, they were all paralyzed and did not have any neurological function below their injuries. The […]
Pennsylvania Firefighters Workers Compensation Law In Flux
Workers’ compensation is an area of the law that aims to protect workers by allowing them to be compensated for injuries sustained at work. The federal government offers its own workers’ compensation insurance, but each state has its own workers’ compensation insurance program. Workers’ compensation attorneys have been following the controversy over a new law […]
Construction Worker Killed By Concrete Barrier In Pennsylvania
Construction workers work in dangerous environments. Heavy machinery and moving objects make construction work zones a perilous place for workers, making them more vulnerable to injuries. Recently, a 29-year-old construction worker in Pennsylvania died from injuries he sustained after being struck by a concrete road barrier. The man was working on a highway improvement project […]
More Cyclists In Philadelphia Resulting In Fewer Accidents
Over the past few years, bicycling has gained popularity in Philadelphia and throughout the rest of the country. In fact, the chief of staff in the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities reports that cycling is up 150 percent since 2000, according to the most recent census, with around 10,000 Philadelphians who report cycling to […]
Philadelphia Water Worker Sues Peco Over Excavation Accident
At least $50,000 is being sought in a personal injury lawsuit against PECO Energy Co. and several affiliated businesses. The plaintiff is an employee of the Philadelphia Water Department, who was seriously hurt in an on-the-job accident last year when the tool he was using allegedly made contact with a buried electric line, causing a fire […]
Court Denies Injured Workers Claim Due To Horseplay
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system, designed to help workers when they are injured on the job. Employers are required by law to pay into the state workers’ compensation fund to make sure workers are protected. Unfortunately, both the workers’ compensation insurance companies and the employers they cover want to limit the amount of money […]
Study Ranks Philadelphia Drivers Worst Among Largest Cities
According to an annual study from All-State Insurance, Philadelphia has the highest crash rate among cities with 1 million residents or more. Overall, Philadelphia drivers ranked 190th out of 195 cities for most number of accidents. This was the seventh year in a row the city earned a low ranking, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. […]
Philadelphia Woman Sues After Highway Accident
A female motorist has filed a personal injury lawsuit stating that an accident involving her car and a suburban Philadelphia landscaping business’s equipment caused her to suffer brain damage. The accident took place on Sept. 23, 2010 at approximately 3:30 p.m. Reportedly, the motorist was driving her 1999 Volkswagen Beatle when her vehicle was hit by […]
Timing Is Critical When Reporting A Workplace Injury
If you are injured at work, you may have other concerns other than letting your employer know you are hurt. While notifying your employer may not be the most important thing on your mind, it is critical that you do. Failing to report an injury in a timely manner may result in forfeiture of benefits. […]