M&M Law Blog of Northeastern Pennsylvania

Workers whose occupations expose them to the cold conditions have to face possible illness every year. Dangerous conditions can even exist indoors in cold storage areas or unheated buildings.

Working in areas that expose employees to wind can also cause their bodies to lose heat, often resulting in cold stress. Those who are most vulnerable to adverse effects of exposure to cold include workers who are older along with those with heart disease, high blood pressure or diabetes.

Patience may be a virtue, but it can be a challenging one, especially in the age of convenience. With fast food drive-thrus and next or same day shipping, the idea of waiting to receive something could be an odd notion to some. However, there are some areas where signing for a rushed delivery could cause you to miss out.

Car accidents take place every day, and each one has the potential to be devastating. Perhaps you have been injured in an accident and an insurance company has already offered you a settlement. Although it may seem enticing at first, you might want to wait until you are aware of the full extent of your injuries before accepting any offers.

Any person can accidentally slip and fall. Such accidents are particularly prevalent during the winter months when pedestrians have to navigate ice-covered sidewalks and walkways. Injuries can be severe -- especially if the victim is an older person. Many people believe that property owners are always liable for such accidents. However, there are certain rules related to the responsibilities of property owners when it comes to premises liability claims.

Working in construction comes with more than its fair share of risks. Individuals employed in the field are subjected to a large number of inherent dangers. It's always important to follow safety procedures, but unfortunately, accidents still happen. These are the most common injuries on construction sites and what you need to know about who may be held responsible.

Falls and falling objects

These are the two most common risks in construction. Roughly half of all safety procedures in construction across the nation were developed to mitigate these two kinds of accidents, and they still represent the biggest risk. To prevent injury, always follow safety procedures and use the appropriate equipment. When injuries happen despite safety efforts, workers' compensation is usually the first available resource for help. Make sure the incident is reported and documented. If, however, the scope of the injury exceeds the benefits of workers' comp, then additional liability may be pursued. Each case is handled on an individual basis, but the most common recipients of culpability are the individuals responsible for the injury and the injured worker's employer.