Injured At Work Laws and Tips!

Whether you are working in the construction industry for years or are just a newbie worker, there are chances of unexpected accidents. For the sake of yours and your fellow workers’ safety, you should know how to respond when an accident occurs. A renowned construction accident attorney Philadelphia suggests having an emergency response strategy against all the possible accidences, from trench collapse to electric response to the falls. Determine the local rescue as well as the medical services along with the numbers you need to contact after the emergency occurs. Usually, it takes 3-4 minutes to reach the hospital and till then you will need a first aid responder. Here are some of the tips on how to respond when an accident occurs.  Electrocution or Electric Shocks Around 350 fatalities are recorded every year in the construction industry due to electric shocks. Low voltage can be fatal if the victim is unable to get released from the circuit. In such cases, when the...

According to the Association For Safe International Road Travel, more than 37,000 people lose their lives in road crashes every year. The stats might be disturbing, but following a few simple tips can increase your road safety considerably.  With these defensive driving tips to avoid preventable crashes in a construction area, you can stay prepared to manage dangerous road situations and lower the accident risk.  Maintain a safe distance: Not leaving enough distance to the car in front of yours is the most common and worst driving habit. There may be times when the driver driving ahead of your car needs to paddle brakes all of a sudden and you—while struggling to stop your car before it can collide—could lead to an accident especially in the construction zones.  Stopping on time may be more difficult in bad weather conditions as the wet roads will make the car slip instead of stopping it from colliding with the cars ahead.  Besid...