New case law marks win for the government but most importantly this is a big win for our clients and ensuring they are paid all the benefits to which they are entitled. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that the Workers’ Compensation carrier has no right to subrogation in a case where the third party recovery… Read more
Industries that have stronger OSHA enforcement and investigations have shown a decline in workplace injuries, according to a report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Workplace injuries declined in the manufacturing, construction and service sector during the last few years due to the increased OSHA enforcement in these industries. Unfortunately, not all industries have… Read more
Women who work in the manufacturing or service industry, specifically in bars and casinos, have a higher risk of developing breast cancer, according to a recent study. Some women may even be twice as likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer due to being exposed to cancer-causing chemicals at work. There are several workplace areas… Read more
A Pennsylvania law is having severe consequences for firefighters who develop cancer. Several reports have shown that some insurance companies are dropping workers’ compensation coverage for volunteer firefighters due to a new workers’ compensation law. The Pennsylvania law ensures that firefighters can receive workers’ compensation if they develop cancer and can establish that it was… Read more
With Thanksgiving just a few days away, that means Black Friday shopping is also near. Black Friday shopping deals bring massive amounts of shoppers to retail stores. While Black Friday can be exciting and offer great savings, it also increases the risk for workplace accidents and injuries. The increased risk of workplace injuries and accidents… Read more
Parkinson’s disease may be more common among industrial workers in Pennsylvania and the U.S., according to a recent study. Researchers reported that workers exposed to industrial solvents have an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Researchers studied sets of twins where only one twin had Parkinson’s disease. The twins were questioned about their work history… Read more
The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy has left many in Pennsylvania and throughout the East Coast in disarray, without power or a place to live. The hurricane also impacted thousands of emergency responders and relief workers during the storm and current cleanup efforts. Emergency responders and cleanup workers face several hazards and risks while working during… Read more
Despite serious workplace injuries and fatalities declining, safety hazards remain for farm workers in the U.S. Overall, accidents and fatalities have declined on farms but fatal accidents involving grain bins and silos have still not improved. The annual number of fatal grain bin and silo accidents on farms actually increased during the last decade, emphasizing… Read more
By Joseph C. Huttemann Originally published in The Legal Intelligencer on October 30, 2012 So you’ve got a busy practice litigating, tending to daily client needs and building your law practice. Where do you find the time to put together written materials and prepare a presentation to a roomful of lawyers looking to meeting their… Read more
Workplace accidents and injuries in Pennsylvania are all too common. Falls remain one of most common workplace accidents in the state and throughout the country, with three of the top five workplace violations reported by OSHA involving accidents caused by working at dangerous heights. The top workplace safety violations in 2012 were fall protection, hazard… Read more
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