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Can I Sue for a Workplace Injury in Pennsylvania?

Construction sites can be hazardous 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 help.

Laws Regarding Construction Accidents in Pottstown Pennsylvania

There are 2 general types of construction accidents in Pottstown.

The first is injuries suffered by those who are not employees on the Construction site. In these cases, bystanders are often hit by falling debris. When this occurs, a normal personal injury lawsuit will follow.

The second category involves injuries suffered by employees on a work site. For the most part, these injuries are compensated through worker's compensation. However, in some cases, such as when another employee causes the injury, the injured employee may be able to recover greater damages.

The first is injuries suffered by those who are not employees on the Construction site. In these cases, bystanders are often hit by falling debris. When this occurs, a normal personal injury lawsuit will follow.

Construction Accident Help in Pennsylvania

Whether you are a pedestrian, visitor, or employee, if you have been harmed in a Construction Accident, you should find a qualified Pottstown Lawyer who concentrates in Construction Accidents.

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Life in Pottstown

Pottstown is a Montgomery County, Pennsylvania borough that is located just 40 miles from Philadelphia and 20 miles from Reading. The area was planned in 1752 and named for the founder, John Potts. Originally dubbed Pottsgrove, the boundaries of Pottstown were extended and it was renamed. Today, Pottstown is the epicenter of one of the most productive farming and dairy regions in the State of Pennsylvania. Pottstown was once interested in iron and steel mills, machine shops, and other manufacturing plants of textiles and goods such as bricks, hosiery, silks, shirts, nails, and furnaces. The borough rests on a total of 4.9 square miles but plays host to 21,900 residents. Pottstown is governed in a city manager form with a mayor and seven-member borough council. The residents are reasonably diverse both ethnically and economically. Most households utilize the transportation and education systems offered by Pottstown, Montgomery County, and Pennsylvania.

Pottstown Area Rapid Transit Inc. offers low cost public transportation throughout Pottstown and surrounding communities. Pottstown also offers two small airports and a passenger rail service called SEPTA. There's lots of options when it comes to schools in Pottstown. Pottstown residents, depending on where they live, are sent to the Pottstown School District, Pottsgrove School District, and Owen J. Roberts School District. There are also nine private institutions, both grammar school and high school, serving the area too. The Montgomery County Community college is the only institution of higher learning. A number of lawyers also live in Pottstown Borough. Pottstown lawyers can help you navigate any legal questions you may have and are well acquainted with the local court systems and procedures.

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