Injuries That Are Common for Female Workers

Frommer D'Amico January 09, 2020 Work Injuries, Workplace Safety

Women face some unique challenges in the workplace despite incurring fewer workplace fatalities overall. In 2015, 344 women in the United States suffered fatal injuries in the workplace, compared to 4,492 men. They also faced lower risks of fatal falls and fatal contact with equipment. The most common work injuries for women include: Transportation injuries: For both men […]

Common Workplace Injuries and How to Prevent Them

Frommer D'Amico December 23, 2019 Work Injuries, Workplace Safety

In 2016, the Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers’ Compensation had 159,170 work-related illness and injury cases reported, representing a 7,000-case decline from the year before. Work-related fatalities, however, were 77 in 2016, an increase of 12 compared to 2015. The two industries with the most injuries in 2016 were Trade, Transportation and Utilities (26% of all […]

Will the Mindset of the Judge Affect My Workers’ Compensation Case?

Frommer D'Amico December 14, 2019 Hiring an Attorney, Workers Comp Claims and Case Resources

When you walk into a hearing room, you may find that it’s difficult not to feel judged. From what you wear to how you present your case, you’re trying to make a good impression. The judge will take all the evidence in your case and make a decision based on its merits, but you may […]

PA Workers’ Compensation Claim Petition

Frommer D'Amico December 05, 2019 Hiring an Attorney, Workers Comp Claims and Case Resources

When you’ve been injured on the job, you must inform your employer. It’s possible that your employer’s insurance company will deny your claim. Being denied doesn’t mean you will not receive benefits. If this happens, you’ll need to file a claim petition to get the workers’ compensation you’re owed in PA. The burden is on you to […]

Most Frequently Violated OSHA Standards

John Frommer November 25, 2019 Work Injuries, Workplace Safety

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency charged with ensuring that employers provide safe, healthy working conditions for their employees. OSHA develops and enforces a set of standards that employers must follow. Violations can result in financial penalties, and in some cases, criminal prosecution. What Are the Top OSHA Violations? OSHA […]