Ladders are some of the most common and dangerous tools that people use on the job. Part of the problem is that they don’t appear dangerous, at least not in the way at that a blowtorch or a circular saw does. You can imagine the injuries those can cause when used...
A workplace accident can turn your life upside down. It can leave you with significant physical pain and limitations, the burden of enormous medical debt, the need for rehabilitative care, and a lack of resources due to lost wages. All of this can wreak havoc on your...
Whether one has been in a work routine for years or has recently adapted to a new one, the reality is that many workers in Pennsylvania are faced with risks. An occupation does not have to be inherently risky in order for an employee to suffer an injury due to an...
A man who worked for a firm in the area died at Pennsylvania work site where demolition was taking place. The man, who is from a neighboring state, was in his late thirties.According to authorities, the man was working at the former site of a large building in Lehigh...
There are many people who work in various segments of the construction industry in Pennsylvania. From highway and utility workers to those who are in charge of building homes or even large skyscrapers, all of these people perform jobs that are invaluable to the area's...
Previous posts on this blog have talked about the different forms of compensation that injured construction workers can recover after being involved in a construction accident.Oftentimes, it is necessary for Altoona workers, as well as those who live and work in other...
Pennsylvanians who work construction will undoubtedly understand the dangers they face each day. The sheer nature of the work predicates a certain amount of risk. There is heavy equipment, large vehicles, cumbersome tools and the need to work at great heights....
Construction accidents can result in serious injuries to victims that may leave them unable to work when they need to most because of mounting medical care and other costs. There are different options to consider for relief when a construction worker has been injured...
A recent construction accident in a nearby Pennsylvania community southwest of the Altoona area claimed the life of one victim and injured two others. All three of the victims involved in the electrocution accident were taken to the hospital following the accident and...