Plant inspected by government agency after serious employee injury Last month, a chicken processing plant in Birdsboro was issued multiple citations and up to $317,000 in penalties for workplace safety violations after an employee's finger was amputated. The plant was...
Year: 2016
Samsung recalls another exploding product this month
Samsung is having a really bad September. First, the company had to recall nearly a million of their new Galaxy Note 7 smart phones because of explosion risk, and now Samsung is recalling some washing machines for the same reason. Class-action lawsuit A class action...
Why are the recalled Samsung phones exploding?
Because of 35 international incidents reported to Samsung about the Galaxy Note 7 overheating, the South Korean company recalled the new smart phone. Every single one of the nearly 1 million Note 7 phones that were sold before Sept. 15 were recalled, and since then,...
If I return to work can I still get workers’ compensation benefits?
For many injured workers who are collecting benefits, there is a significant concern over what happens when they return to work. Especially if you have to return to work but you are still disabled and have to take a lower paying job. Does Workers' Compensation Cover...
Compensation for exploding appliances
What happens if your washing machine explodes and causes you serious injuries? Thankfully, this is a question most people never have to ask, but if it comes up, you will need to know what to do. If you have suffered serious injuries from a malfunctioning appliance or...
Is Pennsylvania workers’ compensation at risk?
Everyone who has been through the process before knows that obtaining workers' compensation benefits is no simple matter. Although the idea is good, workers' compensation has never been simple for injured workers to obtain. Insurance and government insurance carriers...
The end of rear end truck accidents?
Truck accidents often result in very serious injuries for the truck drivers and for the other vehicle drivers, and rear-end collisions occur more frequently than most other types of trucking accident. What if there was a way to eliminate truck accidents completely?...
Oil and gas can be dangerous business in Pennsylvania
There are no two ways about it: Oil and gas is dangerous business. While not one of the most productive states, Pennsylvania does has a reasonably good oil and gas industry. However, it also boasts most likely the least regulated oil and gas industries in the country...
Protect your children this summer
School is out, and so are the kids. Younger children are riding their bikes through the neighborhoods and the older kids are out driving during the day when they would otherwise be in school. This is a dangerous combination that can drastically increase the likelihood...
You are the most important factor in your personal injury case
Of course, working with a skilled, experienced lawyer is critical to success in a motor vehicle accident, medical malpractice or other personal injury claim. And yes, it is important to gather all of the detailed information you can to bolster your case. But the most...