Posted on January 25th, 2010
A New Jersey plumber was driving to get coffee, which he was permitted to do, while waiting for a colleague and was involved in a serious accident.
The New Jersey Division of Workers’ Compensation awarded the man full disability for the multiple broken bones in his arms and legs that were sustained during the accident. The Court found that the man was an off-site consultant who, while waiting to speak to an expert, went to get coffee and was injured.
If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529 today.
Posted on January 18th, 2010
Cocoa Services LP has been cited with 5 citations and Lyons & Sons has been cited with 7 from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration after the death of a worker.
OSHA will begin to investigate this accident in July. The worker fell into a tank that converted hard chocolate to liquid chocolate. Some of the violations for both companies include, lack of railing on floor openings or working platforms. They were also cited for a lack of warning signs.
The companies have 15 business days to act upon the citations.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a workplace accident, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529 today.
Posted on January 11th, 2010
In 2009, there has been a decrease in construction activity in New York, which leads to few workplace deaths.
There were three fatalities due to construction accidents in 2009, which is down from 19 accidents in 2008. This is one upside to the down economy. The slower construction business is leading to less fatal accidents. This is not the only reason for less fatalities. According to officials, the tougher enforcement of safety rules have been helpful in keeping construction workers safer on the job.
If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on January 4th, 2010
A truck driver from Virginia was injured on the job. He was first turned down for workers compensation, but after changing counsel, he eventually won a settlement.
The truck driver’s delivery truck broke down and he pulled it over just past the entrance of a building. The driver worked in the back of the truck while he waited for help. While he did this, a truck pulled out of the defendant’s property turned right and stuck the plaintiff’s truck. This caused the plaintiff to hit the windshield headfirst.
The truck driver had a pre-existing neurological condition that was almost asymptomatic before the accident. The accident made it worse. The plaintiff won a settlement after mediation.
If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
