March 06, 2008
Posted by: Attorney Edgar Snyder
One of the biggest news stories this week in Western Pennsylvania has been the explosion of a house in Plum, PA. Due to this unfortunate incident, a man passed away and his 4-year-old grand-daughter was seriously injured.
This accident falls under the category of one of the leading causes of death in the United States – unintentional injury. More than half of all fatal unintentional injuries, also called accidental deaths, occur in the home.
Could the accident in Plum have been prevented? It’s not clear. The remaining parts of a gas pipe believed to have a leak that caused the explosion are being analyzed in labs right now.
I think the important lesson to take away from this tragic event is that accidents happen fast and they can happen anywhere – even in the places we believe to be completely safe.
March 03, 2008
Posted by: Attorney Edgar Snyder
Many of you may have heard about the struggle of Bob Woodruff, a television reporter who was seriously injured by a roadside bomb while on assignment in Iraq. Due to his accident, Bob suffered a traumatic brain injury and currently lives with the residual effects to this day.
A traumatic brain injury (TBI, for short) can occur when the head strikes a hard surface or when material damages the brain tissue. In the case of Bob Woodruff, his skull and brain were peppered by shrapnel from the roadside bomb blast.
It’s estimated that 20,000 American war veterans have suffered brain trauma while in the military during the Iraq War. The effects of a TBI may vary, from Bob Woodruff’s frustrating language impairment to coma or paralysis if the brain is injured more severely.
Everyday people experience brain injuries in car accidents, slip and fall accidents, and work-related accidents. The results of can be life-changing. Bob Woodruff is now working hard to educate Americans about this serious form of injury. I applaud his work and encourage everyone to better understand the devastating effects of TBIs.
August 01, 2007
Posted by: Attorney Edgar Snyder
One recent story in the news caught my attention – the brave men and women who went to work to clear the rubble and debris from the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks have never received a dime of the $1 billion in insurance money the government granted them.
The ground zero workers have filed a lawsuit seeking coverage for serious on-the-job injuries, including many who were hurt from breathing the toxic dust created by the buildings’ collapse. Even though a special company was created just to handle these claims, not one injured WTC cleanup worker has been compensated yet under this plan.
At my law firm we see the damage that can be caused by work-related injuries. I’ve seen hardworking men and women hurt on the job that desperately need help to pay for expenses that may have never been a problem if they were not injured while doing their job.
That’s why I was so taken aback to learn that these courageous ground zero workers now have to fight just to get work comp benefits the government already set aside for their needs. On-the-job injuries mean high medical bills, lost wages, and even death. That’s why I sincerely hope these brave men and women are rewarded the fair coverage they deserve.
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