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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

Conveyor Belt Accidents

August 11, 2025

Conveyor Belt

Conveyor belts are essential tools in many jobs, including manufacturing, dock work, factory assembly lines, mining, airlines, and distribution. However, serious accidents are not uncommon for those who work around them. Conveyor belts have many moving parts, and it is not uncommon for employers to cut corners when it comes to safety and maintenance. Employers may fail to provide their workers with appropriate safety gear or may fail to comply with other Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.  » Read More

Alcohol on Boats

August 5, 2025

drinking on boat

Boat operators who drive drunk are a serious threat to all those on the water. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, drunk driving is the leading cause of boat accidents in the United States, resulting in an estimated 100 fatalities each year. The Insurance Information Institute claims that over one half of all fatal boating accidents are caused by drunk driving.  » Read More

Common Injuries in Philadelphia Workplaces

August 2, 2025

Let the Philadelphia Workers' Compensation Lawyers at Freedman & Lorry, P.C. Walk You Through Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim

An injury at work does not have to be fatal or even catastrophic to be compensated for an injury related to job duties. In fact, if you have an existing ailment that gradually worsens due to your job duties or if a repetitive action at work causes a condition such as carpal tunnel syndrome, these circumstances qualify for Workers’ Compensation as well.  » Read More