Medical documents required for Social Security disability benefits
Getting injured, whether it’s in a car accident or in a work accident, can be frustrating. Not only do you have to deal with the physical recovery, but many victims of accidents also struggle financially. Being unable to work can put you in a difficult situation. People who have become...
Motorcycle accidents can cause severe injuries and sometimes death
Injuries of any type can change the course of a person’s life. Physically, the person may have to relearn certain skills or will have to adjust to the lasting effects of an injury. Financially, medical expenses can put a victim in a tight situation especially if he or she cannot...
Several Pennsylvania Lowe’s stores cited for unsafe work environment
Being injured on-the-job can cause a number of problems for a worker. In addition to the physical implications, there are financial considerations as well. When a work accident occurs, an injured worker can seek workers’ compensation benefits. Recently several Lowe’s stores were cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration....
Rolling hills of Pennsylvania play a part in car accident
Driving through Pennsylvania can provide travelers with beautiful scenery, especially during the fall months. But in some of the more hilly areas, car accidents can occur if a driver is not paying attention to other vehicles on the road. A crash that occurred this past weekend left six people injured....
Pennsylvania family loses a loved one in a motorcycle accident
In several previous posts, we’ve discussed the devastating impact a motorcycle accident can have on the motorcyclist and his or her family and friends. Just recently, a Pennsylvania man was killed after his motorcycle was struck in a multi-vehicle accident. The driver of the car has been charged by police...
Couple sues Pennsylvania hospital for infected kidney transplant
When a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional makes a mistake, a patient can be affected in many different ways. The mistake can lead to worsened or even life-threatening health conditions, impacting an individual on physical, emotional, and financial levels. Non-medical professionals typically rely on the medical expertise of their...
How Social Security evaluates visual disorders
Suffering from a job-related injury can be frustrating. It can be difficult navigating the process of claiming benefits. For many, Social Security disability insurance is an option. But there are many requirements and regulations that dictate eligibility. Social Security defines visual disorders as abnormalities in the eye, brain, or optic...
Number of deer-vehicle crashes in Pennsylvania increase in the fall
There are many places in Pennsylvania where drivers may see deer. With acres of wooded areas and forests, it is even more likely that a deer may wander onto roads, in the path of oncoming vehicles. In these instances, deer can cause car accidents and cause considerable damage to cars...
Hershey student workers protest dangerous work conditions
Each year, hundreds of thousands of J-1 visas are available for overseas students to visit the United States. The program was designed in an effort to promote America to foreign students. The original intention was a cultural exchange program in which the foreign students would learn English and travel. However,...