American automakers win top honors through Consumer Reports
Over the past year, we have written a number of posts regarding automotive recalls and the inherent dangers present in millions of vehicles that have not been taken to dealers for repairs. However, a recent Consumer Reports story may buck that trend. According to the magazine’s annual automotive rankings issue, American automakers...
Pennsylvania explosion injures worker
A Feb. 15 accident has led to the injury of one worker in Derry Township. The incident reportedly occurred after 5 p.m. An explosion at a natural gas company building resulted in a fire, which apparently led to burns to the arms and face of the worker. Officials indicate that...
How to survive an encounter with black ice
It seems like spring can’t get here fast enough. Just as the region has endured another snowstorm, a round of bitter cold is following behind it. What does that mean? The road conditions around the area will be treacherous. Indeed, there are salt trucks and snow plows that will attempt...
What to do if you encounter black ice
It seems like spring can’t get here fast enough. Just as the region has endured another snowstorm, a round of bitter cold is following behind it. What does that mean? The road conditions around the area will be treacherous. Indeed, there are salt trucks and snow plows that will attempt...
Pennsylvania road construction flagger hit, killed while working
Law enforcement authorities have reported that a woman who was working as a flagger in Perry County was hit by a car and killed while she was on the job on Feb. 11. Reportedly, the accident occurred near Duncannon. According to law enforcement, the 52-year-old woman had parked her vehicle...
How to choose the right lawyer for you
If you have recently been in an accident, or you simply have insomnia, chances are that you have seen TV advertisements for attorneys who tout their ability to help you if you have been injured. Whether you find them entertaining or annoying, the process of finding a lawyer could be...
Rhetoric in Washington suggests SSDI remains a political football
The fate of the Social Security Disability Insurance program is percolating to the surface of debate in Washington again. Not only may individuals in Pennsylvania considering whether to try navigating the SSDI application and appeals process be interested. Those who have already been approved to receive their disability benefits are...
The dangers of working in trenches
Workers in Pennsylvania who excavate or dig trenches can be killed or suffer serious injuries if the trench wall collapses. These accidents often occur without warning, and workers are given little or no time to escape the danger. With a cubic yard of dirt weighing over 3,000 pounds, even small...
Could texting be the culprit in the Bruce Jenner crash?
In 2015, it almost goes without saying that texting and driving is unsafe. Each major cellular carrier has some sort of message indicating that the practice is dangerous, and that reading or sending texts can wait. Also, nearly every state has a law that prohibits texting while driving. However, people...
Airbag recall initiated again
In a prior post, we highlighted dire predictions from federal regulators about the number of automotive recalls that would be initiated in 2015. Unfortunately, it is expected that the number of cars expected to be brought back for repairs may eclipse the record number set in 2014. It appears that...
Telecommuting and workers’ compensation
Pennsylvania residents may be unaware that workers’ compensation coverage may be available to workers who work a portion or all of their jobs at home. In the event an injury happens while they are completing tasks in the course of their employment, they may be able to pursue a claim...
Black ice a threat once again
Groundhog day was especially festive this year as thousands gathered in Pennsylvania to find out what the most famous rodent in America has as his prediction for spring. As you may well know, if Punxsuwtawney Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If no shadow...