Hurt on the Job Spotlight: Sanitation, Recycling and Garbage Workers
The men and women who work in sanitation as recycling or garbage workers are essential to keeping our community in Lancaster clean and safe. Yet, their daily work exposes them to risks that can cause injury or even death. The…
Read MoreHurt on the Job Spotlight: EMTs
Emergency Medical Technicians, or EMTs, serve a vital role in their communities. Often, they deal with people who are in very stressful situations - from a severe injury to an illness. Because of the nature of their jobs, which can…
Read MoreForklift Training and Safety: Why is it Critical?
Forklifts, or powered industrial trucks, are commonly used in factories, warehouses, construction sites, and retail stores to move materials. While they can save companies both time and money in their operations, they present serious risks and dangers. Forklift operators are…
Read MoreInjured on Someone Else’s Property? You Need a Slip and Fall Lawyer on Your Side
If you slip and fall on someone else's property, it may be unclear who is at fault and whether the property owner has any liability. Whether the slip and fall accident happened at a friend's home, a shopping mall, a…
Read MoreHow does the insurance claims process work?
Whether you are injured in a car accident or you get hurt at work, likely you’ll need to deal with the insurance claims process. Whether you’re dealing with your insurance, your employer’s or the party that caused your injury, dealing…
Read MoreCan I Get Fired for Filing for Workers’ Compensation?
Accidents happen at work. In fact, there are more than 2.8 million annual work-related personal injuries in the United States. Some workers may try to hide their injuries because they fear they may lose their job after filing a workers'…
Read MoreTop Causes of Workplace Injuries
At the end of 2020, many risk management and insurance firms took stock of the year in workplace injuries. In their 2020 Workplace Safety Index, Liberty Mutual reported on the top 10 causes of disabling workplace injuries and summarized the…
Read MoreCan My Employer Require a COVID-19 Vaccine?
As COVID vaccinations become more widely available, many employers are considering requiring their employees to get vaccinated before returning to work. But can employers require workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Is mandatory vaccination allowed by employers? This is a…
Read MoreSlip and Fall Injuries During Winter Season on FOX 43 Morning News
Workers’ Compensation Injuries and Future Employment
Even when people are seriously and legitimately injured at work, they can sometimes be reluctant to file a claim or go through with hiring a workers’ compensation lawyer for fear of losing their jobs or affecting their future employment. Luckily,…
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