JENKINTOWN PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

According to information from OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), falls are the leading cause of injury and death among construction workers in the United States. OSHA is a federal agency charged with enforcing health and safety initiatives in the workplace, helping to make the work environment safer and more productive. A look into their recent report about falls in the workplace shows some interesting information about falls in the workplace.

According to government data, an estimated two construction workers die each day from falls in the workplace. Due to this startling data, OSHA has partnered with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to help bring awareness to this dangerous trend. Their goal is to raise awareness and help contractors, managers and all construction workers be better prepared and aware of the hazards of work-related falls.

If you have experienced a work-related fall, or have lost a loved one due to a work-related fall in Philadelphia, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. If your work’s hazardous conditions caused you to be injured and miss work, you should seek legal representation immediately. An experienced Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorney will help you understand your options available, as well as help you manage what documentation and observation is needed to substantiate your case.

Sadly, deserving individuals throughout Pennsylvania can and have been unjustly denied workers’ compensation for reasons unbeknownst to them. Take matters into your own hands and involve a skilled Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorney from Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo today. We will fight to help you receive the workers’ compensation benefits you need and deserve. Call us for a free consultation today 888-807-WORK (9675).