Occupational Lung Diseases Case Summary Widow awarded lifetime benefits for death of her husband partially caused by an occupational lung disease: Attorney Ben Costello was able to obtain lifetime workers’ compensation payments for a widow whose husband died from a combination of work-related and non work-related diseases. The widow’s husband was a 63-year-old former machine […]
Should I hire An Attorney When Settling My Workers’ Compensation Case?
Our law office often receives phone calls from injured workers who have been contacted by an insurance adjuster asking if the injured worker would like to settle their workers’ compensation claim. In some cases, the adjuster will even make an initial settlement offer. These injured workers ask us whether they really need an attorney to […]
Traumatic Brain Injury: An “Invisible Injury”
Lately, we have received several calls from Pennsylvania workers who have hit their head at work. In many of these cases, the individuals said they had slight headaches afterward, but felt their pride was more wounded than anything else. These workers wondered whether it was really necessary to report the injury to their employer, particularly […]
What Can a Personal Injury Attorney Do for Me?
Learn What Personal Injury Attorney Can Do for You. People often wonder, or even ask, “what can a personal injury attorney do for me?” The ultimate answer is maximize your recovery and be there for you every step of the way during a difficult, confusing and unfamiliar process. Most people who are injured by the […]