Helpful driving tips for construction zones
It may go without saying, but drivers must be especially careful in construction zones. While a number of precautions are taken through clear marking of these zones, they still can be confusing and difficult to navigate. Because of this, it is critical that drivers (especially young drivers) pay attention to...
Fall hazards that drivers should be aware of
If you woke up this morning and felt a difference in the air, your senses are leading you in the right direction. The first full day of fall occurred this week, and we will soon see the leaves on trees change, the air will become chillier and soon enough, fall...
Are illnesses covered by workers’ compensation?
Workers’ compensation will not cover every little ache or pain employers may experience, but this type of employer-provided insurance can cover many serious illnesses. The key factor that decides if an illness is covered is whether it is work-related or not. As workers’ compensation exists to assist those who were...
Two more Toyotas win IIHS honors
Over the past two years, Toyota Motor Corporation has endured a great deal of criticism stemming from the sudden acceleration problems found in Camrys and Lexus ES 300 models. In fact, a man from Minnesota who had been jailed for causing a fatal accident was set free after research showed...
New motorcycle riders must be careful
The last weeks of summer is not commonly known as a time for riding motorcycles. After all, May is known as motorcycle safety month because it is the first full month with favorable riding weather. But as September gives way to October, many riders in central Pennsylvania want to make...
Does safety gear really protect construction workers from injury?
Construction represents a huge portion of the many industries that make Pennsylvania thrive. If not for workers in the construction industry Pennsylvania residents would not be able to enjoy the infrastructure of the state’s cities, not to mention the residential homes the industry provides. Unfortunately, construction workers are at risk...
Is technology necessary to keep drivers safe?
If there is one thing that you may notice with new car commercials, it is that safety features are being highlighted just as much as horsepower or financing options. It is almost as if automakers are trying to convince car buyers that drivers cannot be safe without the latest technology....
Drivers must be aware of students this time of year
If there is one thing that people in central Pennsylvania look forward to in September, it is Labor Day weekend. Now that the last holiday of the summer has come and gone, the focus is now on school; and of course, football. But before people can enjoy the games, they...
Our firm awarded for achievements in brain injury litigation
Brain injuries received during the course of what is ordinarily a routine work assignment have a devastating effect on the worker. This is an obvious statement that most anyone can imagine. What some people do not understand is how this kind of injury creates ripples that spread to every member...
Why Labor Day can be so dangerous for drivers
For many people across Pennsylvania, Labor Day weekend is the last chance for a summer holiday get away. As such, people traditionally take to the road to reach their favorite destination. The American Automobile Association (AAA) predicts that traffic volumes will be higher than usual given that gas prices will...
More Labor Day weekend safety tips
Before we begin today’s post, we have to correct a report that we highlighted in a prior post. We incorrectly indicated that the first stoplight appeared 1915 in Cleveland, Ohio, which would have made the common stoplight 100 years old this year. The first stoplight actually appeared in 1914, which...
Some workplace accidents can be prevented
Pennsylvania can be a busy place. In a typical workday, thousands of people are working hard to meet deadlines or quotas and simply catch up to themselves. Working at such paces has its advantages such as bigger paychecks, promotions and even feelings of accomplishments. It can also have a very...
Will early warning systems be standard on future vehicles?
Labor Day weekend is more than just the last summer holiday. For car dealers, it is an opportunity to give consumers great deals on this year’s models, as they want to clear room for the next year’s models. For many consumers, it is a golden opportunity to get a great...