The average person would probably agree with the statement that retail work is relatively safe. Retail workers don't get exposed to dangerous chemicals like those working in industrial facilities, nor do they need to work in dangerous environments, like construction...
Emergency rooms are expensive. It takes a lot of resources to keep a well-staffed and supplied medical facility operating constantly. Hospitals charge a premium for the services provided at an emergency room. In some cases, health insurance policies may apply a higher...
Any time you’re hurt on the job, you deserve an opportunity to seek compensation from your employer. You deserve to get the care you need to get on the path to recovery, and you deserve to be treated fairly. In Pennsylvania, you should know that you will have to be...
There are many employment laws that protect workers from misconduct by employers and from dangerous employment circumstances. Every employer in Pennsylvania typically needs to comply with worker safety laws to protect their staff and to carry workers' compensation...
It is human nature to plan for the things that you want to experience, like an upcoming vacation, and to put off planning for things that you would rather avoid, like considering your death to draft an estate plan. Many people put themselves at a disadvantage by not...
Workers' compensation is designed to help cover your medical costs, your lost wages other costs that might stem from an injury on the job. It's just a way for workers to know that they're protected if they have certain risks at work. They're not going to have to pay...
Brain injuries create some of the worst outcomes after car crashes. In severe cases, people may suffer injuries so extreme that they become dependent on life support. Brain injuries can also affect someone's sense of balance, their personality, sensory perception and...
It is not uncommon for drivers to get behind the wheel while tired. Whether this is due to a long shift at work, dreary winter weather, a new baby in the home or insomnia, fatigue can have a detrimental impact on a driver’s ability to safely navigate traffic and avoid...
Work accidents vary in both the types of injuries suffered and the severity of the underlying condition. Unfortunately, many injuries go unreported as workers either believe the accident was their fault or they will suffer retaliation for filing a claim. It is crucial...
DCB is once again proud to announce that Attorneys Brad Bolinger, Tony Cosentino and Krystal MacIntyre have been certified as specialists in the practice of Workers’ Compensation Law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Section on Workers’ Compensation Law as...