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- How can Scaffolding Workplace Accidents be Prevented?
Sep 6, 2021
Scaffolding is any kind of temporary elevated platform erected to assist in the construction, cleaning, renovation, or maintenance of a building. It can be a supported structure made of poles, frames, or platforms that are suspended from above with ropes. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an estimated 65 percent of all construction workers perform their jobs on scaffolding. Working at heights is extremely dangerous, and a fall from scaffolding can result...Read More - What are Common Injuries to Teachers on the Job?
Aug 30, 2021
For the upcoming school season, many students, teachers, and staff will be returning to classrooms. As some states revert back to an indoor masking policy, teachers and parents are concerned about the return to school without masks. Many school staff are now focused on the air quality and sanitary conditions. For teachers, it is more than the school’s heating, ventilation, and air condition (HVAC) system or sanitation, they can encounter many workplace hazards. Listed below...Read More - What are Important Labor Day Weekend Safety Tips?
Aug 20, 2021
Labor Day is the last big summer celebration before the fall begins, but it is also known for accidents and injuries. This is a popular holiday for traveling, meaning a greater amount of people will be on the roadways. It is important for both tourists and locals to share the road, take precautions while celebrating, and be safe while in the heat. More people will be on the road, which means more car accidents. If...Read More - Pennsylvania Bar Association to Honor Lawrence Chaban of AlpernSchubert P.C.
Aug 4, 2021
The Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) Workers’ Compensation Law Section will present Lawrence R. Chaban, partner of AlpernSchubert. P.C., with the 2020 Irvin Stander Memorial Award during its annual fall meeting at the Hershey Lodge. The award is named in honor of the late Judge Irvin Stander. Lawrence R. Chaban graduated with his Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh in 1980. He is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Court of Appeals for...Read More - How Do I File a Bad Faith Insurance Lawsuit?
Aug 2, 2021
Insurance companies are in the business of making money, and their goal is to collect premiums, which means paying out as little as possible in claims. Individuals have legal recourse against insurance companies that act in bad faith. One of those options is to file a bad faith lawsuit against the insurance company for denying the legitimate claim. Listed below are steps to follow when pursuing a bad faith insurance lawsuit. Review the Policy Many...Read More - What are the Hazards of Retail Work?
Jul 26, 2021
Many people might believe that standing for an eight-hour shift is relatively easy, but it can be a difficult task. In fact, standing for long periods of time can cause foot ailments and other issues. Retail employees who stand all day can experience leg swelling and chronic pain. Recorded health problems include Achilles tendonitis, lower back pain, arthritis in the hip and knee, and high blood pressure. Other health problems, such as joint damage, foot...Read More - What are Common Bad Faith Insurance Tactics?
Jul 12, 2021
Not all injury claims submitted to insurance companies follow the same path or timetable. A claim by a policyholder to their own carrier is different than one made by an injured party to the insurance carrier of the responsible entity. Insurance companies are businesses that are regulated by each state. Although Pennsylvania has a bad faith insurance law, insurance carriers can engage in bad faith tactics. These bad faith strategies are intended to drag out...Read More - Can Social Media Impact My Personal Injury Case?
Jul 5, 2021
Posting on social media is usually harmless, like when a person posts a photograph of their meal, their family, or their vacation. However, posting too many details about a car accident that led to a personal injury lawsuit can negatively impact a person’s case. Admitting fault in a social media post can actually have negative outcomes for those who are involved in a personal injury lawsuit. In fact, there is a case of an individual...Read More - Why Do Some Car Accident Injuries Appear Later?
Jun 28, 2021
After a car accident, those involved are often in a state of shock. In most cases, the body reacts to an accident with a rush of adrenaline. Adrenaline is released by the adrenal glands into the bloodstream, which along with other stress hormones, causes the cardiovascular system to kick into overdrive. The heart beats faster, blood pressure goes up, breathing increases, and blood supply to the heart, lungs, and muscles also increase. During a fight-or-flight...Read More - What are Some Crucial Rooftop Safety Tips for Workers?
Jun 15, 2021
Spring and summer are peak seasons for construction in the northeastern regions of the United States. Many of these jobs require working at elevated heights, which increases the risk of fall injuries. Among the jobs with frequent injuries from falling is roofing. New construction, rooftop repairs, and maintenance of roofs all involve work at high elevations. Even falls from a few inches can cause sprains or broken bones. A fall from the height of a...Read More