On Tuesday, January 4, 2011, a trench collapsed during work at the Linden Street Bridge in Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, killing one construction worker and injuring another. The injured worker is in stable condition. A Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorney at Calhoon and Kaminsky P.C., can help determine if you are entitled…
It is extremely hazardous for emergency crews to respond to accidents, whether a work injury or not, on highways, such as Interstate 81 in Dauphin and Lebanon Counties, Pennsylvania. Vehicles traveling along the highway are traveling 65 mph, and rarely slow down when they see the flashing lights. Rubber necking…
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance program mandated by Pennsylvania law and financed by employers. Coverage provides compensation and medical benefits to employees who incur work-related injuries, illnesses, and diseases. Under the PA Workers’ Compensation Act, a work “injury” is defined as “any hurtful or damaging effect which may be suffered…
At Calhoon and Kaminsky P.C., education is key to protecting our clients, the workers and the driving the force of Central Pennsylvania. Our lawyers are pursuing their passion to help and protect the injured workers. There has always been an inequality of bargaining power between employers and employees. We are…
There are times when employers and insurance carriers will rigorously defend themselves to avoid paying workers’ compensation claims. That is exactly what happened with one of the clients of the law firm of Calhoon and Kaminsky P.C. It was a recent case that involved a 19-year-old who worked at a…
Are you in danger of losing your rights to workers’ compensation benefits? Be sure to watch this video to learn how to obtain your FREE copy of the consumer guide, 7 Deadly Sins That Can Destroy Your Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp Case. The insurance companies are doing their best to minimize…
Physical therapy is an effective way for a person to recover from an injury and restore themselves to the same physical condition they were in before the injury. Physical therapy is a treatment method used for a variety of injuries and illnesses. Treatment may include massage, heat packs, cold packs,…
The rotator cuff, a group of muscles and tendons in the shoulder, is prone to injury when it is overused. The rotator cuff is an important part of the shoulder because it allows the arm a wide range of motion. When the rotator cuff becomes overused, especially from repetitive activities,…
An injury to a ligament in the knee can cause extreme pain and discomfort. The anterior cruciate ligament, or the ACL, is a ligament in the knee that connects the lower and upper leg bones. When this ligament becomes injured, your knee may give out, causing a loud popping noise….
Permanent scarring and disfigurement can cause physical discomfort and a financial strain in a time of increased stress. A worker, however, may be able to alleviate some of this anxiety. The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act allows an injured worker to collect specific loss benefits for permanent scars and disfigurement. A “specific…
