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Holistic approach recommended for upper-limb amputation rehab

On behalf of Galanti Law Office, P.C. | Oct 5, 2017 | Workplace Injuries

Losing an upper-limb in an on-the-job accident can be one of the most traumatic events imaginable. In fact, if you have suffered such an injury, your life has been profoundly altered. However, thanks to advances in prosthetic sciences and the rehabilitative therapy...

How can I tell if machine safeguards are properly configured?

On behalf of Galanti Law Office, P.C. | Sep 5, 2016 | Workplace Injuries

If your job involves operating heavy machinery such as a drill press, table saw, band saw or lathe, you are likely aware that you need to take great care to avoid injuries. These machines employ the use of blades, bits and other hard, sharp items that could sever...

Psychological treatment often part of amputation recovery process

On behalf of Galanti Law Office, P.C. | Aug 8, 2016 | Workplace Injuries

The loss of a limb in a work-related accident will have a profound effect on a victim’s life. First, there is the obvious fact that recovery time for such a devastating injury can be long and arduous. And unlike, say, a broken bone, amputated body parts do not...

Good technique not enough for nurses to avoid back injuries

On behalf of Galanti Law Office, P.C. | Jul 10, 2016 | Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety

What’s not to love about nurses? Their days are filled with hard work, empathy, and caregiving. Nurses are invaluable aids to a hospital’s doctors and provide comfort to vulnerable patients. But the long days and nights of helping others can take a toll....

Scanners can cause injuries to cashiers

On behalf of Galanti Law Office, P.C. | Jun 23, 2016 | Workplace Injuries

It’s called the law of unintended consequences. It happens when a plan or process is enacted that is meant to produce a specific outcome, but this outcome also produces unforeseen effects. And the implementation of price scanners in grocery stores is a good...

What are some common causes of knee injuries?

On behalf of Galanti Law Office, P.C. | May 31, 2016 | Workplace Injuries

If your job entails constant movement, you can put a great deal of stress on your knees. We use our knees when we walk, kneel, crawl and lift. And some jobs, such as installing flooring and carpeting, involve putting much of the body’s weight on the knees for...

Restaurant workers face many potential burn hazards

On behalf of Galanti Law Office, P.C. | May 19, 2016 | Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety

Anyone who has worked in a restaurant is aware that the job comprises two separate worlds. In one world, there are the customers sitting at their tables in an environment that emphasizes comfort and serenity. But in the kitchen, where cooks, servers, dishwashers and...

Workers’ compensation not just for injuries suffered on the job

On behalf of Galanti Law Office, P.C. | Apr 24, 2016 | Workplace Injuries

Workers’ compensation provides employees with the funds they need to cover expenses created by injuries suffered while on the job. So perhaps you believe these benefits will only be provided if you are injured while directly engaging in the tasks of your job....

Slip and fall accidents can happen at any job site

On behalf of Galanti Law Office, P.C. | Apr 7, 2016 | Workplace Injuries

All earthbound objects are subject to the laws of gravity, including human beings. This is typically a very good thing. However, there are moments when it would nice to be able to defy gravity; specifically, when we slip and fall. Unfortunately, a fall almost always...

Job-related brain injuries alter lives of victims and families

On behalf of Galanti Law Office, P.C. | Mar 6, 2016 | Workplace Injuries

It is all too easy for a worker on a construction site or in a factory to experience a blow to the head. In these environments, there is the constant threat of falling objects that could drop on a worker with no notice or time to react. Moreover, these workers often...
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