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Construction accidents in Pennsylvania happen fast, but the consequences can last a lifetime. This is especially true for the workers fixing our roads, who suffer more fatalities than any other construction industry. Between 2011 and 2016, a total of 532 workers nationwide were killed working at roadside construction sites. Going back even further, 1,269 workers...

SCRANTON, PA (January 31, 2018) - A prominent local attorney is speaking out against proposed changes to the workers' compensation system currently under consideration in the Pennsylvania General Assembly. The proposed legislation, S.B. 936, would direct the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry to select a nationally recognized prescription drug formulary for treatment of work-related...

Scranton workplace accident attorney Todd O'Malley today said two fatal workplace accidents in the region over the past several days serve as stark reminders that construction workers face hazards every day on the job. "While construction workers need to be careful, employers have a responsibility to ensure workplace safety," said O'Malley, who commented on fatal...