Workers' Compensation Attorneys in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania - The Foley Law Firm

The National Safety Council recently declared June "National Safety Month." This effort to improve public awareness of workplace safety follows the organization's 2003 "Report on Safety in America," which found:

There were 4,500 workplace fatalities due to unintentional injuries.
There were 3.2 deaths per 100,000 American workers.
3.4 million American workers suffered debilitating injuries.
Motor vehicle crashes accounted for 2,000 of the 4,500 workplace fatalities.

Accidents in the workplace can lead to any number of painful conditions, from repetitive stress injuries to permanent disability and even death. If you or someone you love has been seriously injured while performing normal, assigned job-related duties, our workers' compensation attorneys in Northeastern Pennsylvania can help you obtain the compensation to which you are entitled. If you have been unfairly denied workers' compensation benefits, the Foley Law Firm has the experience and knowledge in successfully representing thousands of injured workers to bring your case to a successful conclusion. To schedule an evaluation of your workplace injury case, please contact the Foley Law Firm in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania today.

Back, Neck, and Head Injuries

If you have injured your back, neck, or head while performing your assigned job-related duties, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. The Foley Law Firm handles the full range of cases involving back, neck, and head injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, broken or shattered bones, whiplash, and other serious injuries. If you have suffered any of these or any other injury as the result of unsafe working conditions or an act of negligence on the part of your employer, please contact the Foley Law Firm today for an explanation of your legal rights.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome/Repetitive Stress Injury

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a painful condition in which the tendons and ligaments in the wrist become inflamed due to repetitive movements, such as those involved in typing or operating certain pieces of machinery. Among the physical symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome are numbness, burning, and tingling in the fingers, wrists, and hands, as well as increasing difficulty in grasping objects or making a fist. If you have developed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome as a result of repetitive movements involved in your job, please contact our personal injury attorneys in Scranton, Milford, and Stroudsburg today.

The Foley Law Firm also handles cases involving other common repetitive stress injuries, such as tendonitis and bursitis.

Equipment Failure

People who work with heavy or otherwise dangerous equipment for a living are at an increased risk of injury under even the safest conditions. When equipment fails due to a manufacturing, design, or informational defect and an injury results, the injured employee may be eligible to seek compensation under the laws of product liability.

Job Accident

Virtually any workplace has its share of potential hazards, and it is the responsibility of employers to protect their employees from these hazards through proper maintenance of the facilities, clearly posted warnings of potential dangers, adequate training, and appropriate supervision. If you or someone you love has been seriously injured due to unsafe conditions at your place of work, you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages and medical benefits. At the Foley Law Firm, we handle cases involving the full range of workplace injuries, from repetitive stress disorders and burns to amputations and electrocutions.

Machinery Accidents/Specific Loss of Body Part

People who have to work with dangerous machinery must be particularly well-trained and attentive to potential hazards in order to minimize risks to their health. Nevertheless, machinery accidents do occur for a variety of reasons, including inadequate training or supervision, fatigue due to overlong shifts, and malfunctioning or defective parts. Unfortunately, accidents involving dangerous machinery often result in significant and sometimes permanent injury. One of the most common injuries sustained in machinery accidents is loss of a body part, with many victims tragically losing a finger, hand, or arm. Other common injuries include severe burns, loss of vision or hearing, head injuries, and even death. If you or someone you love has suffered a serious injury due to a machinery accident, please contact our personal injury attorneys in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania today for an evaluation of your case.

Toxic Exposure

Workers who are exposed to toxic substances are at increased risk for a host of serious health problems, including cancer. In some cases, these health problems may arise many years or even decades after the initial exposure to the toxic substance, making toxic exposure a particularly challenging area of personal injury law. At the Foley Law Firm, our experienced attorneys use cutting edge technology and consult with respected medical professionals to build the strongest case possible on behalf of our clients. We are able to identify and take action against any and all parties responsible for injuries sustained due to toxic exposure. If you or someone you love has developed a serious health problem due to exposure to asbestos, mercury, benzene, arsenic, vinyl chloride, manganese, or some other toxic substance, please contact the Foley Law Firm today to discuss your rights and legal options.