In the back of your mind, you knew that you were at risk of an injury whenever you were at work.  However, the thought was probably not one that you dwelled on often.

Things can change in an instant when you are hurt on the job or develop a work-related illness.  A major work injury can impact your career, your family and your lifestyle.

Under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, you could be entitled to benefits.  There are steps you need to take, including notifying your employer of the injury. This notification must take place within 120 days of the injury.

Here are some of the steps that should be taken following a York work accident:

• You need to tell the right people at work. What does that mean? It means you need to not only inform a union steward or representative, you also need to tell someone who is a “supervisory authority.”  For example, you should talk to your nursing director, company nurse, human resource director or line supervisor.

• Your employer should create an accident report after being notified of the incident.  If your employer refuses to do so, keep track of the injury date and whom you told.  You should also notate that your employer denied your request for an accident report.

• The accident report needs to be filed with the Department of Labor and Industry within 15 days from the injury date.  After it is reported, the insurance company is required to accept or deny your claim within 21 days.

A work accident can be overwhelming enough, without adding the extra stress of filing for Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits.  An experienced York workers’ compensation attorney may be able to help you with your claim.

About Calhoon & Associates
If you have been injured in a work-related accident, you may be entitled to Pennsylvania workers’ comp benefits.  Contact an experienced York workers’ compensation lawyer at Calhoon & Associates at 877-291-9675 for more information.

Be sure to order a FREE copy of our book, 7 Deadly Sins That Can Destroy Your Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp Case.

I was hurt and fighting my battle with workers compensation for about two years when compensation tried to cut me off. A different attorney told me lets wait and see what happens. I called Ron Calhoon because I was frustrated with being beat up and told what I had to do by the insurance company. I was impressed because within a few minutes I had a response. I think Ron has his cell phone on and with him 24/7 because it is normal to receive email or text messages from him at any point day or night when something happened with my case. I would like to say that Ron is the best that there is when it comes to battling the insurance company. If I called his office my questions were answered and all calls were always returned. Ron went to the point of giving me his cell and even his home number incase there was an emergency. You don’t find an attorney willing to do that, not today. I can remember Ron calling me while he was away with his family for the holidays, returned my call while on a hunting trip, he was always there for me when I needed him. Within a very short time it was not the insurance company telling me what to do it was RON CALHOON telling the workers compensation insurance company what we were going to do. Ron was a savior, he came into my injury when I was in a state of desperation and showed me that there was hope and stood by my side and fought, battled for me. I remember the feeling I had at our first hearing, the insurance company was ready to eat me up until Ron stood up and demanded the respect that we both deserved. I would certainly rate him as the best Pennsylvania workers comp attorney You could ever find if You are an injured worker. Ron tackled the insurance company for a settlement, within a short time we were at the table and we settled, had it not been for him that would have never happened. Bills the insurance company said they would not pay were paid. To Ron I was not just a case, I was an injured worker who deserved to be treated fairly and not only did he regain that respect for me, he demanded it. If You are hurt at work You need an attorney, don’t let Your employer, your insurance company or anyone tell You different but let me personally tell You that the attorney that You need is Attorney RON CALHOON…… You will not find another PA attorney willing to go to the length that Ron is willing to go. Ron I Thank You for what You have done for me, my wife and children. I felt I owed You so much for all that You and Your staff did for me.  I would like to thank Ron & A.J., the office staff, right down to the person who answers the phone who always found the right person or answer i needed. Thank You each and every one of You… Ron Good luck and best wishes. Thank You for being there for me….. Raymond M. Perkowski, Jr. Nanticoke PA / Las Vegas, NV (570)472-5514

Nothing can be more frustrating than dealing with your employer and the insurance company following a Pennsylvania workplace accident.  You may have taken all the right steps by notifying a union steward or representative and someone who possesses “supervisory authority.” You may have gone to great lengths to ensure that you told your employer about the work injury within 120 days from the incident.  However, your employer might still refuse to create a report regarding the accident.

The accident report is one of the documents required by the Department of Labor and Industry.  Your employer is supposed to complete it within 15 days from the date of your injury.

If your employer refuses to complete an accident report, there are some things you need to do:

·         Keep notes of the people you informed about the work accident.

·         Write down the date you reported the injury.

·         Notate in your records that your employer denied your request to have an accident report filed.

·         Consider talking with a Harrisburg workers’ compensation lawyer.

You can read more about this topic in our article, Harrisburg Workers’ Comp Lawyer Discusses What Happens When You Don’t Report Your Injury.

About Calhoon & Associates
If you have been injured in a work-related accident, you may be entitled to Pennsylvania workers’ comp benefits.  Contact an experienced Harrisburg workers’ compensation lawyer at Calhoon & Associates at 877-291-9675 for more information.

Be sure to order a FREE copy of our book, 7 Deadly Sins That Can Destroy Your Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp Case.

Natural gas power plant operators were sent a warning letter from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) following the gas explosion last February that killed six workers and injured another fifty.

The letter served as a reminder to employers at gas power plant facilities that they needed to take action to eliminate and control hazards that could injure workers.  For example, the letter warns about the risks of using natural gas blows to clean piping systems. Instead, OSHA recommends using non-flammable, non-explosive alternative media to clean piping when gas is needed.

According to OSHA, the February gas explosion could have been avoided with a little common sense and a better adherence to guidelines and safety procedures.

In the warning letter, Michaels writes, “as an employer, you are responsible for eliminating or controlling hazards that may kill or injure your employees in these facilities.  It is the responsibility of all employers, particularly those operating in high hazard industries, to ensure the safety and health of their employees at the worksite.”  This serves a reminder to Pennsylvania workers, that injuries in the Marcellus shale gas industry can be very serious. 

About Calhoon & Associates
If you have been injured in a work-related accident, you may be entitled to Pennsylvania workers’ comp benefits.  Contact an experienced Harrisburg workers’ compensation attorney at Calhoon & Associates at 877-291-9675 for more information.

Be sure to order a FREE copy of our book, 7 Deadly Sins That Can Destroy Your Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp Case.

Link:

http://osha.gov/doc/industryalert_clean.html

For anyone who might be considering a Worker’s Compensation attorney:  One year ago I fell down and broke my ankle while on the job. Two days later I was discharged by my employer. Was it fair no; is that legal inPennsylvaniayes. If your employer can cite poor performance as the reason for your dismal you are going down like a ship that has just been torpedoed.                                      

Immediately I called my family attorney who personally recommended Ron Calhoon. I was impressed by the swift response I received from my inquiry. I think Ron must sleep with his cell phone because it is not unusual to receive messages via email or text at the oddest hours of the night. 

I cannot imagine being more pleased with the outcome of my case. My life has taken a new more fruitful direction as a result of with Ron. I am so grateful and thankful the Ron Calhoon and his staff were working for me.  Dave-Harrisburg, PA