Posted on April 6th, 2010
An explosion in a mine owned by Massey Energy Co. in West Virginia on Monday has killed 25 people.
Four miners are still missing after the blast, which occurred about 30 miles south of Charleston. Safety officials report that the mine had a history of violations for failure to properly ventilate methane, the highly-combustible gas that likely played a role in the explosion. Fourteen of the victims have still not yet been identified. The explosion has become the deadliest mining disaster in the United States since 1984.
A company is responsible for the safety of its workers, even those who work in traditionally dangerous professions. Unfortunately, many large companies and corporations sacrifice worker safety for added profits. If you or a loved one has been injured in a preventable workplace accident and need assistance gaining access to the benefits for which you are entitled, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on March 25th, 2010
A construction worker has been seriously injured after a fall of approximately 14 feet which occurred while the man was working at One World Trade Center. If you or someone you love has been injured in a job site accident and isn’t getting the workers’ compensation that he or she deserves, the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson & Axelrod may be able to help.
The man was working on a doorway in One World Trade Center, approximately 100 feet above street level when the accident occurred. According to reports, he was seriously injured when he fell 14 feet onto a plywood floor, although the extent of his injuries is unclear. Emergency responders took him to Bellevue Hospital, where was listed as being in serious condition.
One World Trade Center is currently under construction.
If you’ve been injured in a workplace accident, you deserve workers’ compensation payments to help you pay for your medical bills and support your family. If you’re not receiving this compensation, the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod may be able to help. Contact us today by calling 800-346-5529 to find out more.
Posted on March 19th, 2010
A construction worker from New Jersey was trapped in a 20-foot ditch after pinned-in by construction equipment at a construction site in Delaware.
The 35-year-old worker was working in the ditch around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday when a coworker attempted to connect a front bucket to a backhoe. The bucket then slid down the side of the ditch to where the worker was located. Luckily, the bucket did not fall on top of the worker, but trapped the worker for 2 hours as rescue crews tried to get him out of the hole. He was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
If you or a loved one has been injured on the job, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 for help fighting for the compensation you need for your injuries and losses.
Posted on March 8th, 2010
A trucking company based in Colonie, NY has been ordered by the state to pay $315,600 to the New York insurance fund after it was discovered that the company was underreporting payroll in order to avoid paying for workers’ compensation. If you or someone you love has been injured on the job and isn’t getting the money you need, the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson & Axelrod may be able to get you the money you need.
According to the state’s Insurance Department, Eagle River, Inc, had already paid $150,000 of the debt. Prosecutors say that the company was underreporting their payroll by approximately $2.2 million over a three-year period. An audit by state investigators showed the discrepancy, which the company had been exploiting in order to pay lower insurance premiums.
If you or someone you love has been injured in the workplace and isn’t receiving the compensation that he or she deserves, contact the New Jersey workers’ comp attorneys of Levinson & Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on February 24th, 2010
Despite a general push to prevent accidents in the workplace, workers continue to be injured on the job. According to recently published statistics, approximately 100,000 New Jersey workers experience workplace injuries every year. If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help you get the money you need.
According to the report, the state’s workers’ compensation programs pay about $1.5 billion to injured workers every year. Unfortunately, not everyone receives the workers’ compensation benefits that they deserve. Studies indicate that a large number of employers encourage their employees to cover up injuries.
If you or someone you love has been injured in the workplace, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injury. Contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on January 18th, 2010
The Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division has ruled that a man injured while on a coffee break is entitled to full disability benefits. If you or someone you love has been injured at work and isn’t getting the disability compensation he or she deserves, the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod may be able to help.
The foreman plumber was injured shortly after leaving union hall in a company vehicle to discuss a project with a union instructor. The instructor was busy, though, so the man took a coffee break. He was on the way to get coffee when he was involved in an accident that resulted in compound fractures in both legs and an arm. Although his employer argued that he wasn’t entitled to disability benefits because he was not at work, the courts ruled that his authorized use of a company vehicle at the time of the accident warranted 100% disability benefits.
If you’ve been denied disability benefits you rightfully deserve, contact the New Jersey workers compensation attorneys of Levinson & Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on January 13th, 2010
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration is investigating a workplace accident that took the life of a 20-year-old man. If your loved has been injured or worse on the job, the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod may be able to help you fight for what you deserve.
The man was working at TeligentEMS in Havana on Dec. 9 when a barrel exploded on him. He had been using a blow torch on this barrel to cut through it. The barrel had alcohol residue on it. He was being treated in the hospital for third-degree burns, but he died on New Year’s day.
If you or someone you loved has been injured on the job, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on January 5th, 2010
An oil rig worker was killed in an industrial accident on New Years Day. If you or someone you love has been injured or worse on the job, the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve.
The accident occured around 8 a.m. at an oil rig in Oklahoma. According to officials, oil rig workers were lifting a pipe when it suddenly broke loose. The 3,000-4,000 pound pipe fell on a trailer, sliced through the top and hit a 35-year-old worker who was inside. He died instantly. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration is doing a full investigation into this fatal workplace accident.
If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 31st, 2009
In Maine, a construction accident severely injured four workers. If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve.
The four workers were in the process of fixing shingles on an apartment roof when the scaffolding metal gave way and they fell 20 feet to the ground. Officials are investigating the accident believe that the scaffolding may not have been secured to the building properly.
If you have been injured in an car accident, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 30th, 2009
In the morning hours of Dec. 26, a maintenance worker at Ford Motor Co. was killed at the Kentucky Truck Plant. if you or someone you love has been injured or worse on the job, the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve.
Reportedly, an I-beam fell on the 54-year-old man as he was trying to cut it down with a torch. The beam severed an artery after landing on his head and neck. He was transported to the hospital and was later pronounced dead. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration officials are investigating the accident.
If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
