Two colleagues were working in an area where pipes were being inserted into the ground in Sunoco Logistics' Mariner East 2 pipeline in Westmoreland County when they suffered struck-by injuries at around 11:16 p.m. on Dec. 9.The pipe workers, one female and one male,...
Dedicated To Representing The Injured, Ill And Disabled
Month: December 2018
Those with borderline personality disorders struggle to hold jobs
Individuals who suffer from borderline personality disorder (BPD) often experience intense shifts in moods that range anywhere from anxiety to depression or anger. The episodes that someone with BPD may experience may last anywhere from several hours to a few days....
Tips to help prevent electrical injuries at your workplace
Electrical injuries are every bit as serious as they sound. Not only can electrocution result in serious injury, but depending on the severity, it can also lead to death.There are many tips you can follow to help prevent electrical injuries at your workplace:Report...
Patients often underestimate the seriousness of concussions
Any type of brain injury has the potential to alter your health, both in the short- and long-term. A concussion, for example, is not considered the most serious type of brain injury. However, as you learn more, you'll discover that dealing with your symptoms...
5 mistakes to avoid when making an insurance claim
If you're involved in a car accident, there will come a time when you need to contact your insurance agent. While this sounds simple enough, there are many mistakes lurking that could have a big impact on your claim.Before you do anything, review your policy to ensure...
Know what recourse you have after a work-related injury
Workplace injuries have a devastating impact on the worker, but the problem can be even more far-reaching than that. Sometimes, the person's entire family will suffer negative impacts due to the accident. This is often the case when the injuries are catastrophic. We...
U.S. nonfatal work injuries and illnesses reach 1.1 million
A recent Injury, Illnesses, and Fatalities report published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics at the end of last month shows that the number of nonfatal occupational illnesses and injuries reported in 2017 was 1.1 million. This number equates to 98 per 10,000...
Nonsurgical and surgical treatment of a broken ankle
A broken ankle is a serious injury that requires immediate and oftentimes ongoing medical attention. Without the right treatment plan in place, you're taking the risk of this injury bothering you for the rest of your life.There is more than one way to treat a broken...
Simple tips for sharing the road with commercial trucks
If you live in the state of Pennsylvania, there's a good chance you spend time on the many highways that crisscross the state. When you find yourself on the highway, it's imperative to do whatever you can to safely share the road with commercial trucks.Driving in...
