Broken Bones and Dislocated Joints

Employers are required to maintain a safe working- Violence in the workplace
environment for their workers. Many industries, such as- Substandard cables
the construction, manufacturing, restaurant and sports- Scaffolding collapse
require extra precautions and guidelines due to the- Insecure loading/unloading
nature of the job itself. However, injured workers areAlthough the Occupational Safety and Health
often unguided and left to themselves to figure out theAdministration has strict guidelines and health safety
claims process while time slips out from underneathprocedures for employers to follow, often to cut costs,
them.or due to sheer negligence, workers get injured and
An experienced attorney can be of great value to yourequire expensive treatment and therapy.
if you have suffered a broken bone or dislocated jointInsurance companies seek to quickly settle your claim
on the job. Filing workers compensation or with thewithout taking into account the full amount of the
employers' insurance company does not have to beexpenses you might incur. An attorney can help you
as complicated as they might make it seem.with the timing and structure of your claim, and help
Causes of broken bonesyou determine future costs and the extent of damage
Substandard safety equipment or inadequateto your livelihood. Protecting your interests should be
maintenance are common reasons why bonesthe number one priority for your attorney, be it a quick
fracture at work. The following list provides a fewclaim, or a long litigation process involving court
examples of what cause injuries at the workplace:appearances and appeals.
- Weak or substandard helmetsIf you or someone you know has been injured on the
- Repetitive motion injuriesjob, and have suffered broken bones or other
- Crane collapsedamages, you should contact the experienced
- Malfunctioning equipmentPhiladelphia Broken Bones attorneys of Lowenthal and
- Slip and fallAbrams to fight for your rights and seek justice.