Is daylight saving time actually dangerous for workers? Clocks in Pennsylvania sprang forward an hour on March 9, giving residents one extra hour of daylight in the evenings. But the extra hour came at the expense of sleep for many. Americans sleep for an average of 40 fewer minutes on the Sunday before daylight saving… Read more
Firefighters in Pennsylvania face many risks while working. Firefighters have to work in very hazardous conditions that increase the chances of suffering a serious or fatal workplace injury. The dangers of being a firefighter are pretty well-known. That is why it may surprise many people to hear that traffic accidents are a serious safety hazards… Read more
For nearly two years, the Social Security Administration has been piloting a program in Philadelphia that it hoped would better protect individuals receiving Social Security disability benefits or retirement benefits. The SSA began conducting background checks on people who applied to be a representative payee of a disabled or elderly person who received benefits but… Read more
To prevent workplace injuries and accidents, workers are provided protective equipment. Personal protective equipment is very important and can reduce or prevent injuries during an accident in the workplace. As the workforce continues to change in the United States, does personal protective equipment also need to evolve to make sure it is offering the best… Read more
An alert on the PA Supreme Court Decision vacating a 2011 Commonwealth Court decision halting Workers’ Compensation payments to former liquor store manager Greg KochanowiczMarch 11, 2014 (Philadelphia, PA) – The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has vacated a 2011 Commonwealth Court decision and reinstated the earlier decision of a trial court judge who determined that… Read more
The recent chemical spill in West Virginia may have left many people living in Pennsylvania wondering about the risk of a chemical spill in their neighborhood. Chemical spills are very dangerous for everyone involved. However, those who work around hazardous chemicals every day face many risks that the general public probably isn’t aware of. Did… Read more
Partner Alfred J. Carlson will serve as a faculty member for a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course entitled “I Know What you Did Last Weekend: Use of Social Media in Workers’ Compensation Litigation” on Friday, March 7, from 12:30-1:30pm at the Philadelphia Bar Association offices at 11th & Market Street in Philadelphia. The program, sponsored… Read more
As cellphone carriers rush to upgrade their networks to provide consumers with faster wireless speeds on their phones, they are be putting certain workers at risk for being injured or killed on-the-job. The cellphone tower industry has seen an increase in fatal accidents in the United States, alarming the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. In… Read more
The Department of Veterans Affairs, in the midst of a multi-year plan to enhance efficiency and clear up a backlog of some 400,000 compensation claims, is changing the way for veterans to file for benefits. These changes are getting mixed reviews. Historically, veterans could complete benefit application forms by hand and simply mail them to… Read more
Workplace injuries can result in short-term and long-term complications for workers. There are many different types of workplace injuries that workers commonly suffer from, but did you know that back injuries are still the number one type of workplace injury in the United States? Back injuries are caused by a variety of factors and can… Read more
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