Construction workers usually have to deal with working conditions that most people will never see. From using dangerous machinery to working at significant heights, construction is a hazardous industry. Employers are supposed to maintain strict safety standards to protect the workers who perform these hazardous but necessary jobs. Unfortunately, many fail to maintain those standards,…

Employees across industries in Pennsylvania want their companies to make their safety a priority. Most businesses are careful to ensure that those who work for them will not be unnecessarily exposed to harm. Unfortunately, accidents on the job still happen and employees often have to make use of workers compensation to take care of themselves…

If you work in the construction industry, you already know that you are in one of the most dangerous occupations. You could experience crush injuries, herniated discs, rotator cuff tears and falls.  Yes, all of these are serious injuries.  Of all of them, the most dangerous risk you face is falling from a significant height…

Recently, a 45-year-old career police man was sitting in my office recounting how he cradled a seven-year-old child in his arms as the toddler’s life slipped away – the tragic consequence of an errant bullet from a gun battle between two angry adults. He was despondent. He could not shake the scent of the young…

Many workers perform the same tasks day in and day out. After a while, some of them may begin to notice pain in their hands. At first, it may not seem like a big deal, but over time, the pain could increase. Those who receive a diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome may not realize they…

Maybe the last thing you heard before the impact was the screeching of brakes, that is, if you had any warning at all. By the time your brain registered what was happening, your vehicle was tossed around, and you were tossed around inside it. It may have taken you a moment or two to realize…

Everyone knows that a construction site can be a dangerous place to work. Construction workers must be extra careful to avoid falling, tripping, and moving awkward and heavy objects on a construction project. One of the most common injuries among construction workers is a back injury, such as a herniated disc. A back injury may…

A retired U.S. Marine captain in Philadelphia joins service members across the country by filing a lawsuit against the Minnesota-based company, 3M, after suffering total hearing loss in his right ear. According to the suit, Matthew Morrison served in the Marines from 2007 to 2013, where he toured Iraq, Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia. After being…

Congratulations to Attorney Joyce Novotny-Prettiman, who was installed as the 98th President of the Westmoreland Bar Association at its annual meeting on April 1st! Ms. Novotny-Prettiman joins Vincent J. Quatrini, Jr. (1989), Richard “Dick” Galloway (1990), and David S. DeRose (2012) who also presided over the organization. QuatriniRafferty is the first law firm in Westmoreland…

Congratulations, Attorney David S. DeRose! Mr. DeRose was presented with the President’s Award for Professionalism by the Westmoreland Bar Association at its annual meeting on April 1st. This prestigious honor is bestowed upon an attorney who exemplifies the highest standards of ethics and integrity in the field of law. Attorney DeRose is only the 14th…