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Month: October 2011

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...

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,...