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What Are the Common Causes of Workplace Ladder Accidents?

June 20, 2023

Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation Lawyers at Freedman & Lorry, P.C. Represent Clients Injured in Ladder Accidents at Work

Ladder accidents are prevalent in the workplace, particularly in trades such as construction, warehouses, factories, and shipbuilding. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that over 20,000 workplace injuries involving ladders occur yearly in the United States, with more than 150 resulting in fatalities. Some of the most common causes of ladder accidents include:

Is Hearing Loss Common Among Construction Workers?

April 10, 2023

Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation Lawyers at Freedman & Lorry, P.C. Can Fight to Get You Benefits.

Construction work is one of the most dangerous jobs in America. Every year, thousands of workers are injured on the job, and many of those injuries are permanently disabling. The CDC estimates that 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging noise at work every year. Ear damage can occur gradually over time or can happen suddenly.  » Read More