April, 2013 | Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A.

Repetitive stress injuries: tips for self-protection

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Apr 30, 2013 | Workplace Injuries

Carpel tunnel is the popular name for it. The more formal name is repetitive stress injury. No matter what it's called, these types of injuries are frequent form of work injury.In Maryland and across the country, such injuries are often the basis for workers'...

Highway construction and work zone safety: drivers urged to slow down

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Apr 26, 2013 | Construction Workers' Accidents

It's been an uncertain spring in many parts of the U.S. But with calendar turning to May next week, authorities in Maryland and across the nation are making plans for the summer road construction season. It is important that those plans include proper attention to...

Construction falls: OSHA cracks down on repeat violator

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Apr 19, 2013 | Construction Workers' Accidents

Roofers have dangerous jobs. By the very nature of their work, are particularly exposed to fall risks, as well as other types of construction accidents. Because they work in elevated settings, it is very important that they have all proper safety protections.But some...

Work comp claims and the management of prescription painkillers

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Apr 12, 2013 | Workers' Compensation

Back injuries are one of the most common causes of workers' compensation claims. And given America's well-developed pharmaceutical industry, this has created a tendency to rely too much on opioid drugs to provide pain relief. In the Baltimore area and across the...

Preventing construction accidents: safe digging awareness

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Apr 4, 2013 | Workers' Compensation

Spring is finally, if a bit grudgingly, here. The Baltimore Orioles are poised for their home opener at Camden Yards - a sure sign of spring.After a natural slow-down in the winter, the construction season will be getting fully underway as well. This is why, for the...