An auto shop and tow yard employee was seriously injured when a Lebanon County building he was working in suddenly caught on fire late in the evening on May 14. The blaze got underway at Weaver's Wrecking Yard, located on Homestead Road in East Hanover Township just...
Month: May 2019
Is workers’ compensation coverage mandatory in Pennsylvania?
Workers get hurt on the job in Dauphin and elsewhere in Pennsylvania daily. While many of the resulting injuries are relatively minor, others are quite serious. A worker may need to have surgery performed on them and face a lengthy recovery time. They may miss many...
Do these things to prevent dehydration at work
Dehydration is a serious medical concern, as it can result in kidney failure, shock and extreme cramping among a variety of other side effects.Depending on your profession, dehydration at work may be a major concern. For example, you're at risk if you perform physical...
Marzzacco Named for Third Consecutive Year in 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
Attorney Christopher Marzzacco, owner of , has again been selected by his peers as a 2019 Super Lawyer. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with...
Injured workers might rely on workers’ compensation benefits
Hardworking individuals usually know their job duties well. They know the risks and the proper safety procedures to follow. They are aware of how to avoid getting hurt. Unfortunately, there are some instances in which workers do suffer from injuries at work. They can...
What types of injury risks do restaurant workers face?
Every year, hundreds of thousands of restaurant workers are injured on the job. These employees risk being burned by chemical cleaning agents, hot oil or flames. They have the potential of getting cut by sharp objects such as knives. They also risk slipping and...
What’s the best way to treat a sprained ankle?
Even though a sprained ankle is a common injury, it doesn't make it any easier to deal with. This can impact you in many ways, from the pain and discomfort to the inability to move.There are many ways to treat a sprained ankle, including these things you can do at...
Radon puts many Pennsylvania workers at risk for lung cancer
Data compiled by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Surgeon General's Office shows that 20,000 or more individuals die from lung cancer annually from exposure to radon. This odorless, tasteless gas is only second to smoking as far as lung cancer...