A study that was published in 2017 in the National Safety Council's (NSC) Safety Health magazine captured how at least 13 million workers here in Pennsylvania and elsewhere throughout the United States experience potentially harmful chemical-to-skin exposure each...
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Month: March 2020
Maintaining Order in the Face of Turmoil
Long before civil authorities ordered the closure of business offices due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our office was prepared to maintain the orderly handling of claims for Social Security Disability benefits, while allowing attorneys and staff members to work remotely...
Business As Usual For Marzzacco Niven & Associates’ Workers’ Compensation Team
On behalf of our workers' compensation team here at and Associates, we hope that you are well and staying safe during these stressful times.As you may know, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has ordered the...
A sprained ankle can put you on the shelf
A sprained ankle is a common injury that no one wants to suffer. Not only is it painful and uncomfortable, but it limits your ability to do the things you love for an extended period.There are many common causes of a sprained ankle, from stepping in a hole to slipping...
Frequently Asked Personal Injury Legal Questions During the COVID 19 Shutdown
Q: I have a current personal injury case with your firm. How will the shutdown affect my case?A: At this time in Pennsylvania, local county courthouses, including the Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas, are closed to the public, as per a March 16th Order from the...
State program to enforce work zone speed limits takes effect
People who work on and near roads and bridges doing construction and repair have some of the most dangerous jobs there are. Much of the danger comes from drivers who are frustrated about having to slow down, stop or take detours. Too often, they ignore posted speed...
Coronavirus patients may end up with long-term health problems
Many individuals here in Pennsylvania find themselves on edge as they wait for government officials to find a way to stop the spread of coronavirus. Some of the individuals that are most eager to see this happen are health care workers who find themselves on the front...
Distracted driving may be even more common than reported
Distracted driving causes car accidents that put people in the hospital. These individuals could include the distracted drivers themselves, passengers in their cars, people in other cars that they hit, or cyclists and pedestrians around the crash site. All of these...
Internal bleeding: A serious injury that requires immediate care
Internal bleeding is a serious injury that requires immediate medical care. But there's a problem: Since you can't see this injury, it often goes undetected.There are a variety of symptoms associated with internal bleeding, with the impact depending largely on the...
Long-term effects of brain injuries can make life difficult
Vehicle crashes and work-related accidents can lead to brain injuries. It is imperative for anyone who suffers a traumatic brain injury to be ready to deal with what's possible in the future. One thing that people don't realize is that these injuries can have...
