Pennsylvania industries among most dangerous jobs
As the nation’s population continues to grow, so does the amount of workers needed to service and supply the people. While this means more much-needed jobs become available, it also means the possibility of more work-related accidents. Pennsylvania’s bounty of natural resources provides almost endless possibilities for employment in our...
The numbers behind texting and driving should concern you
Earlier this summer we wrote about how parents should be vigilant about talking to their kids about the dangers of distracted driving. Indeed, the longer days and lack of school would mean that younger drivers would be on the road later in the day. This is ostensibly why the summer...
What to do after a car accident – Part II
Let’s face it, no one actively prepares to deal with the aftermath of being in an accident before it happens. Sure, we put on our seat belts, drive within posted speed limits and follow the rules of the road for the most part, but when someone runs into us; we...
Furniture company once again fined for poor workplace safety
Ashley Furniture Industries is once more facing a hefty fine after failing to report a workplace injury. Reportedly, a worker lost his finger this past March while working but the furniture company did not report the incident. Already the target of multiple complaints according to the news report, OSHA (Occupational...
Could an unstable compound cause airbags to explode?
If you thought that you were constantly driving with a potential bomb in your car, how often would you drive it? Indeed, most people understand that if a gas tank became ruptured, the results would be catastrophic. This is why many cars are designed so that the tank will not...
Common defenses to your medical malpractice claim
When interviewing firms to take on your medical malpractice case, there is more to just the number of cases, the firm has won (or is taking on), it is the ability to anticipate a doctor’s (or a hospital’s) defenses and being able to defeat them in order to vindicate you....
Will workers’ compensation cover heat related illnesses?
It is the middle of summer and the heat is definitely on in Pennsylvania. During the warm seasons when temperatures can soar into the high 90s or even the 100s, heat related illnesses start to make their appearance. This is so for everyone, and those performing their work tasks are...
Pennsylvania Work Zone Safety law reduces injuries and deaths
Motorists in Pennsylvania know that traveling on the state’s roads carries risks of receiving personal injuries due to accidents. Most of these motorists try to drive in as safe a manner as possible to preserve their safety. However, they must also consider the safety of other people, and this means...
One important end of summer new car buying tip
If you are waiting for the right time to buy a car, the last weeks of August, and even Labor Day weekend are prime buying periods; especially for new cars. At this time of the year, dealers are pressed to make room for new model year vehicles, so they may...
How accident victims can prove fault
We hope our readers had a great Fourth of July weekend. For many people, the holiday weekend was just the beginning of a larger vacation. However, for an unfortunate few, the weekend led to unanticipated accidents and injuries. Some car accidents (and truck accidents) are easy to resolve, and an...
How motorcycle riders can be safe during the Fourth of July
If there’s any summer holiday that motorcycle riders revel in, it is the Fourth of July. There’s a couple of reasons for this; first, the weather will be spectacular for riding. There’s nothing like a warm summer day to bring out one’s bike. Second, riding a motorcycle exemplifies the freedoms...
What car accident victims can recover through a lawsuit
With the Fourth of July holiday weekend quickly approaching, it is a given that traffic volumes will be higher than usual. The mass exodus for vacation getaways may begin in earnest on Thursday, with the holiday being observed on Friday. The Fourth of July holiday is known for being one...
Job-related vehicle accident risk factors for young people
The youth of today fill an important role in the Pennsylvania workplace. From working in simple delivery jobs to more sophisticated mining and agricultural careers, young people keep the busy world in motion. Driving is one of the most common duties assigned to members of the workforce younger than 25...