Work-Related Fatalities
Not all jobs in Pennsylvania involve sitting behind a computer screen all day. Some jobs are risky and dangerous and can result in serious injury or wrongful death, even when the worker was careful and took all necessary precautions. Unfortunately, things go wrong that are out of the worker's hands. Sometimes, when employers are careless, this is the result of one or more of their workers losing their lives. Our lawyers are here for you if you have lost a family member, spouse, or friend while they were on the job.
Have you lost someone close to you while they were on the job in Pennsylvania? Our Wrongful Death Lawyers in Pennsylvania can help. Contact our Pennsylvania Wrongful Death Lawyers today!
Common causes of work-related wrongful death include the following:
- Highway Accidents
- Toxic Chemical Exposure
- Falls
- Electrocution
- Mold
- Asbestos Exposure
- Lack of Protection
- Dangerous or Defective Equipment
Truck drivers, construction workers, miners, and roofers are some of the most dangerous occupations throughout the nation, including Pennsylvania. Some work-related injuries can be fatal the moment they occur and others may prove to be fatal after a certain amount of time, such as certain occupational diseases. According to a recent one year study, over 5,000 fatalities occurred while normal work-related duties were being performed, with the most common cause of death being highway accidents. Contact our lawyers if someone close to you lost their life while on the job.
It is a tragic circumstance when someone loses their life when they were only trying to do their job and someone's mistake caused them to die. With construction cases, many employers were found to be guilty of violating several OSHA regulations. If you lost a loved one while he or she was working, our lawyers can help to determine if you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation can cover loss of future earnings, funeral expenses, loss of inheritance, pain and suffering, past medical expenses, and loss of benefits. Additionally, non-economic damages (such as loss of companionship) may be awarded as well.
Have you lost someone close to you while they were on the job in Pennsylvania? Our Wrongful Death Lawyers in Pennsylvania can help. Contact our Pennsylvania Wrongful Death Lawyers today!
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