by MHK Attorneys | Mar 25, 2019 | Toxic Exposure, Workers' Compensation
Yes. If you work construction or in a heavy-industrial setting, welding might be something you see every day. Whether it’s your job to operate a welder or you work nearby, however, you need to be aware of the potential hazards of exposure to potentially toxic...
by MHK Attorneys | Mar 24, 2019 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Injuries
When most people think about a workplace accident, the first thing that comes to mind is a slip and fall, something falling from a distance, or an equipment malfunction. While these can all lead to injuries, there are other risks to keep in mind. Repetitive stress...
by MHK Attorneys | Mar 20, 2019 | Construction Workers' Accidents, Workers' Compensation
Road construction crews on the highway usually must work near traffic rushing by. Though state law penalizes drivers for causing accidents in construction zones, and crews put up barriers, cones and signs, accidents still happen. A construction worker has almost no...
by MHK Attorneys | Mar 18, 2019 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Accidents
Just before 7:30 a.m., on March 1, a man working at a Holmesburg, Pennsylvania, Waste Management recycling facility was killed when a large bale of recyclable paper fell on him. Each bale of paper weighs around a ton or 2,000 pounds. The Waste Management recycling...
by MHK Attorneys | Mar 15, 2019 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Personal Injury, Vehicle Accidents
There is one primary reason why drunk driving is such a serious crime: It increases the chance of an accident. When a person has too much to drink and then gets behind the wheel, there is the chance that he or she could cause an accident. As a result, this person,...
