May 10, 2016 Martha J. Hampton Memorial Award Presented to Jason Krasno On April 15, 2016 the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association and Michael W. McGurrin, a partner at Galfand Berger, presented the 2016 Martha J. Hampton Award to attorney Jason Krasno. Mr. Krasno, a partner at his own firm, has practiced Workers’ Compensation law since 2000. Although Mr. Krasno is the first award … Read More »
May 4, 2016 Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Report: Death on the Job The American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) compiled a report on worker safety, losses and deaths recently. Not only did the report tackle issues of gender, race, job industry and more, but it also exposed the most dangerous states in respect to worker fatalities and injuries. Although overall worker safety has greatly improved … Read More »
May 3, 2016 Lung and Pulmonary Health The Link Between Decreased Lung Function and Longterm Cement Work A recent study published in the European Respiratory Journal and conducted by researchers at the National Institute for Occupational Health (NICH) has shown the serious consequences of long-term cement exposure on workers. For the men and women who have worked for long periods of time around … Read More »
May 1, 2016 Workers’ Memorial Day Event Attorneys from Galfand Berger, LLP recently participated in an important and meaningful event. The event was held on Friday, April 29th by Philaposh, a non-profit that focuses on worker safety and health. Dr. David Michaels, the United States Assistant Secretary of Labor, was the keynote speaker. The event was held to memorialize all fallen workers … Read More »
April 29, 2016 Medical Study Reveals A Link Between Tennis Elbow And Work Conditions Lateral epicondylitis, or “tennis elbow” is a musculoskeletal disorder that generally causes pain and discomfort to the lateral elbow. Many doctors and scientists alike have believed that tennis elbow was linked to certain types of movement (i.e. upper-arm twisting and repetitive use) that are often work-related, but because of limited data from previous studies the … Read More »
February 23, 2016 Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation Lawyers: Scissor Lift Hazard Alert OSHA (the Occupational Health and Safety Administration) conducted an in-depth investigation of workplace injuries and fatalities that involved scissor lifts. Scissor lifts are platforms that move vertically and are used in a variety of different workplaces. OSHA’s investigation revealed that there were three areas that contributed the most to workplace injuries and fatalities involving scissor … Read More »
February 9, 2016 Employees at Risk for Workplace Falls Workers are at common risk for injury due to workplace falls. These falls can be the consequence of inadequate training and safety procedures, lack of protective safety equipment, faulty machinery and/or workplace equipment (i.e. scaffolding) and a variety of other factors. If you work in a setting where a dangerous fall is possible (like if … Read More »
January 27, 2016 Common Safety Violations in the Workplace OSHA’s Top 10 List for 2015 Released The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released its report on the top 10 most commonly cited workplace violations that occurred in 2015. Even with safety, health and practice standards implemented in workplaces that are meant to protect the lives of employees, hardworking men and women … Read More »
November 10, 2015 Philadelphia Work Injury Lawyers: Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Benefits When you are injured on the job and unable to work, you can be thrust into a very precarious position. Medical bills, prescription medications, physical and cognitive therapies, and ongoing treatments related to the recovery of your workplace injury can quickly deplete your financial resources. Fortunately for those who are injured on the job in … Read More »
