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What is the Doctrine of Unseaworthiness?

December 8, 2025

The Doctrine of Unseaworthiness stems from the premise that shipowners have an absolute duty to provide and maintain seaworthy vessels for seamen. It allows seamen who have been injured due to a ship’s unseaworthiness to recover damages from shipowners by filing an unseaworthiness claim. Such claims are filed under general maritime law, and therefore differ from state Workers’ Compensation claims or Jones Act negligence claims in several ways. » Read More

Social Media and Workers’ Compensation Cases

December 1, 2025

Social media can be a double-edged sword. While it can be a tremendous aid in keeping in contact with an extended network of friends and family, it can also be a potent weapon used to deny your Workers’ Compensation claim.

Access to Social Media

While some are familiar with social media privacy settings, » Read More

Person in Water Procedures

November 17, 2025

People who work as loggers, linemen, lashers, and in the various maritime and fishing industries run an increased risk of falling into water during the course of their workday. Drowning, hypothermia, and death can happen quickly when workers fall into cold and deep bodies of water. Safety procedures and prevention are pivotal to keeping maritime workers safe on the job. » Read More

Denied Workers’ Compensation Claims

November 10, 2025

Workers’ compensation is an insurance program that almost all employers are required to have. This is a no-fault protection plan to provide workers who are injured on the job necessary compensation for the treatment and recovery of their injuries. However, sometimes employers or the employer’s insurance company denies work injury claims. As an employee in or around the Philadelphia area, » Read More

Can Healthcare Workers Receive Workers’ Compensation?

October 17, 2025

Contact Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation Lawyers at Freedman & Lorry, P.C.

Healthcare workers operate on the front lines every day, often under challenging and sometimes hazardous conditions. Fortunately, these dedicated professionals are protected under Workers’ Compensation laws, which means they may be entitled to benefits if they are injured or become ill due to their work.

In Pennsylvania and across the United States, healthcare workers are generally eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits if they sustain an injury or illness on the job. » Read More

Did You Suffer a Head Injury at Work?

September 19, 2025

Examine All the Facts of Your Case With the Philadelphia Workers' Compensation Lawyers at Freedman & Lorry, P.C.

Any workplace bump, blow, or jolt to the head can be potentially life-altering. An individual could suffer problems in learning, memory, concentration, and problem-solving. As a result, they may never be able to return to their occupation if an injury is severe enough. Therefore, it is important to evaluate a head injury for both its severity as well as the impact it may have on your long-term health. » Read More