Hazleton Construction Accident Attorneys

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Can I Sue for a Workplace Injury in Pennsylvania?

Construction sites can be dangerous places to work at or visit.

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a construction incident in Pennsylvania, the first thing you should do is get medical care.

Different Types of Construction Accidents in Hazleton Pennsylvania

There are two basic groups of Construction Accidents in Hazleton.

The first category of construction accidents are those in which persons not employed at the construction site are injured. Normally, these are visitors, or people who simply happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. These can typically be handled through a standard personal injury lawsuit.

The second category of Construction Accidents deals with accidents and injuries sustained by employees on the construction site. For the most part, these employees are compensated through workman's compensation. In some cases, however, such as when a fellow employee caused the accident, the injured party may be entitled to higher recovery.

The first category of construction accidents are those in which persons not employed at the construction site are injured. Normally, these are visitors, or people who simply happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. These can typically be handled through a standard personal injury lawsuit.

Construction Accident Help in Pennsylvania

Whether you are a pedestrian or a construction worker, if you have been injured in a Construction Accident, you should always call a knowledgeable Hazleton Construction Accident attorney as soon as you can.

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Life in Hazleton

Hazleton is home to 24,000 Luzerne County residents who enjoy a close proximity to nearby major metropolitan areas and outstanding city parks and recreational areas. Hazleton is known as "The Mountain City" and "The Power City" because of it's abundance of foothills and abundant coal supply. One fact of which you may not be aware is that Hazleton was originally spelled "Hazelton" but a clerk misspelled it during incorporation and it stuck.

In 2006, Hazleton garnered national attention when Mayor Lou Barletta and other counsel members passed the Illegal Immigration Relief Act which initially fined business owners ,000 for each illegal immigrant they employed as well as the loss of all city issued licenses and permits. The law was later thrown out because it was considered unconstitutional and was disputed by a number of lawsuits as well as the Pennsylvania ACLU among others. Office Max, Simmons Bedding Company, Michaels, AutoZone, WEIR Materials, Amazon.com, and EB Brands are some of the important companies who are major employers in Hazleton. There are also a number of every experienced lawyers. Hazleton lawyers are familiar with many different areas of law and use their knowledge of local courts to advise you.  

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