A worker was injured in a construction accident on the Upper East Side of New York. The construction worker suffered injury to his arm in the incident.

The accident occurred after a 10-by-13 foot slab became loose after workers were performing maintenance on an underground parking garage between East 69th and 70th Streets.

The fall of the concrete slab pinned a worker’s arm between the concrete and a pipe. Fire and emergency crews worked to free the man and then transported him to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction site or other workplace accident, you may be able to receive financial compensation for your pain. Contact the Pennsylvania short-term disability lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. by calling 610-667-7511.

A new study shows that effective treatment for truck drivers who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can lower healthcare costs and disability rates. The study is in the May Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

The researchers used insurance claim reports to look at the effects of OSA treatment in truck drivers. They compared 156 drivers who were treated and 96 drivers who were diagnosed with OSA and not treated.

The results showed that truck drivers who were effectively treated missed fewer days of work and had lower short-term disability costs. Health plan costs also decreased by $2,700 in the first year.

If you have suffered a disabling injury, you may need experienced representation on your side, contact the Pennsylvania short-term disability lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. by calling 610-667-7511.