Category Archives: Fatal Claims
OSHA Investigates 2022 Increase In PA Workplace Fatalities
Last fall, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) initiated investigations into 21 Pennsylvania workplace deaths. Twelve of those investigations remain open and 13 more have been initiated this year. These investigations reflect an alarming trend of increasing workplace fatalities across the state. In fact, the Department of Labor estimates that there was a… Read More »
Death Benefits Through The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation System
Nothing can truly compensate someone for the loss of a beloved family member. Recovering workers’ compensation benefits can, however, go a long way towards helping grieving relatives pay off mounting medical debt, funeral expenses, and household expenses while they start to put the pieces of their lives back together. Read on to learn more… Read More »
Fatal Workplace Injuries For Older Employees
Anyone, regardless of age or position, can be hurt on the job. However, a recent study conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revealed that older workers are actually more likely to be fatally injured while on the job. This alarming trend has been attributed to a number of different factors, including the… Read More »
How Much Can an Employee’s Dependents Recover in Death Benefits After a Workplace Accident?
While some employees who are injured at work are fortunate enough to escape their workplace incident with only minor injuries, many are not so lucky. In fact, a tragically high number of people lose their lives while on the job every year in the U.S. The loved ones of those who die after workplace… Read More »