Harrisburg Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
What can you do if your child is injured by another person’s negligence?
If a person or company fails to take appropriate steps to protect you, you may know that you have legal options that allow you to hold them responsible. However, if harm comes to a minor, they cannot bring a claim on their own. What should parents know after the...
Why are fatal accidents happening more often?
For the last 50 years or so, car accident fatalities have generally trended down. There are fewer and fewer of them every year, with a handful of short-term expectations. In a country as large as the U.S., this still means that there are over 30,000 fatalities per...
What are the most dangerous roads in Pennsylvania?
Any place where there are multiple vehicles traveling near each other or where vehicles and pedestrians might encounter one another, there is the risk of a crash. Collisions occur in sleepy residential neighborhoods and on the highway during rush hour. Drivers need to...
3 major risks that make nighttime collisions such a serious issue
You could get hit by a delivery driver the second you back out of your driveway to head to work in the morning, or you could get into a crash caused by someone texting at the wheel on your way to a lunch meeting. However, according to the National Safety Council, the...
What must you prove to file a workers’ compensation claim?
If there is any silver lining for a worker who gets hurt on the job, it is likely that their injury could qualify for workers' compensation benefits. Both those hurt in a specific precipitating incident, like a kitchen fire, and those diagnosed with a medical...
4 of the most concerning dangers on the roads at night
Motor vehicle crash statistics show that being on the road after dark is far more dangerous than driving during the day. Especially for younger, more experienced drivers, nighttime driving is a serious safety concern. According to the National Safety Council, any time...
3 reasons medication mistakes occur in modern hospitals
The medication that you receive while in the hospital may be the cornerstone of the treatment that you undergo or may serve to keep you comfortable enough to continue receiving necessary medical care. In both cases, proper administration of your medication will be...
How long do you have to file a claim after a dog bite?
A dog bite can have a long-lasting impact on a person’s life. They may need long-term medical care, including reconstructive surgery. They may need to spend time away from work to care for their health. They may even have permanent scarring or other changes to their...
2 traffic habits that are very dangerous for truck drivers
The average adult doesn't treat the responsibility of driving with the seriousness it deserves. People tend to be dismissive about how easy it is to suffer life-altering injuries even when just making a quick run to the nearest grocery store. Anyone might cause a...
Amazon’s smart robots still lead to warehouse injuries
There are some people who will tell you you basically need to be a robot to work at an Amazon warehouse. The shifts are long, and the standards are exacting. There's little room for error and barely enough time to take a bathroom break. The constant pressure to pack...
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