Trucking accidents can cause severe injuries. Trucks are massive in size and usually much larger than the vehicles they come into contact with. Moreover, trucks often carry large, heavy and dangerous equipment or chemicals. As a result, it is important that measures are taken to try to reduce the number of trucking accidents that occur […]
Headphones Lead to Pedestrian Injury in Philadelphia
/in Pedestrian Accident, Personal Injury /by SolnickIn Philadelphia, pedestrian injuries are a growing concern. As in other parts of the United States, the city is becoming more technological and more intrapersonal. Pedestrians are no longer walking down the street greeting by standers or walking with only their thoughts. A quick glance on most streets will prove that most people have an […]
Construction Site Injury Is Usually Preventable
/in Construction Accidents, Personal Injury /by SolnickOne of the primary sources of construction injuries is from crane collapses or crane malfunctions. As with most construction equipment that leads to accidents, cranes are heavy machinery capable of doing serious damage. According to a study conducted by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), most crane accidents involving a collapse happen when the crane […]
New Truck Laws Try To Reduce Truck Accidents
/in Personal Injury, Truck Accidents /by SolnickTrucking accidents can cause severe injuries. Trucks are massive in size and usually much larger than the vehicles they come into contact with. Moreover, trucks often carry large, heavy and dangerous equipment or chemicals. As a result, it is important that measures are taken to try to reduce the number of trucking accidents that occur […]
Do You Have To Return To Work If Your Employer Offers You Less Money?
/in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation /by SolnickWhen employees are injured on the job, employers are often forced to compensate them for their injuries since they occurred while the employee was working for the benefit of the employer. Once this occurs, many employers will offer to bring the employee back at a different position, with varied duties and lesser pay. The offer […]
Worker’s Compensation Payments
/in Workers Compensation /by SolnickWorker’s compensation checks should be treated just like regular paychecks. Your worker’s compensation insurance company should give you a worker’s compensation paycheck with the same regularity that it would if you were uninjured and working at the company everyday. If you were previously paid bi-weekly by your employer then your worker’s compensation payments should be […]