Preventing common construction site accidents
The best way to keep workers from being hurt on the job in Pennsylvania is simply to understand what the biggest hazards are and to take steps to prevent accidents from happening in the first place. A few ways to do this are outlined below. Electrocutions Electrocutions are consistently among...
Among the risks of childbirth, postpartum hemorrhage, P.2
In our last post, we began speaking about postpartum hemorrhage and the duty doctors have to address pregnant women’s risks in this area. The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, in addressing this issue and others like it, has found that working to improve communication between hospital staff can do...
Among the risks of childbirth, postpartum hemorrhage, P.1
Although childbirth is a natural process, it can be fraught with risks, particularly for women with special medical conditions and complications. Among the risks physicians and nurses have to be on the lookout for is excessive blood loss, or postpartum hemorrhage, which is actually a leading cause of death for...
Looking at the connection between car insurance and damages in PA, P.2
In our last post, we began speaking about the distinction between limited tort and full tort insurance here in Pennsylvania. As we noted, the primary difference between the two is the ability to pursue non-economic damages for serious injuries. Selecting limited tort coverage will allow a motorist to save money,...
Looking at the connection between car insurance and damages in PA, P.1
Insurance is obviously an important resource in many areas of our lives. This is especially the case when it comes to automobile accidents. Depending on the type of accident and its impact on the motorists involved, the costs and losses that come up in the wake of a car crash...
Should you buy the rental company’s insurance coverage?
The holiday driving season will begin in earnest in a couple of weeks, when drivers travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. While a number of people will take to airlines for their travel needs, a large majority will take to the road. For drivers, it has become increasingly common to rent...
Another road worker injured when struck by vehicle
Like other states, Pennsylvania sees more than its fair share of workplace accidents involving motorists. Usually, these accidents impact road maintenance and road construction workers, who must perform their jobs on the state’s busy roads. Last month, at least one road worker suffered injuries in a motorist involved accident, and...
You may be disabled, but does the Social Security Administration think so?
Disability can mean many things to many people, but when it comes to qualifying for Social Security Disability benefits, there is a very specific meaning to the term. When the Social Security Administration looks at an application for Social Security disability benefits, they are looking to make sure that the...
Could seatbelts be included in school buses?
In a prior post, we highlighted the importance of paying attention to school children during the morning hours, as many children are walking to school. However, we do not want to discount the importance of being careful while driving around school buses. Not only is it dangerous for kids getting...
We can help you appeal your workers’ compensation claim denial
Scenario: You have suffered a workplace injury. You carefully fulfill all of the requirements necessary to file a workers’ compensation claim. Now, you feel more secure, believing that you will be compensated for your medical expenses and your lost wages. Then, the unthinkable happens and you receive a notice that...
Looking at the issue of liability for crashes involving self-driving cars
In our last post, we spoke about recent research conducted at the University of Michigan which looked at the incidence of car accidents involving fully automatic vehicles. As we pointed out, that research suggests—contrary to some expectations—that self-driving vehicles may actually be prone to accidents that ordinary vehicles. That finding,...
Research looks at incidence of accidents among self-driving vehicles
As consumers, all of us have come to appreciate and benefit from a continual stream of innovation in the automotive industry. Because of this innovation, a wide variety of safety features have trickled down to consumers, and this occurs continuously. Among the new technologies that are becoming more widely available...
Volkswagen troubles highlight intersection of personal injury, product liability, P.2
In our last post, we began speaking about the failure of automobile manufacturer Volkswagen to report deaths and injuries connected with its vehicles, as well as litigation associated with those accidents. Volkswagen is certainly not the only manufacturer at fault in this area, but is one of the bigger offenders....
Industrial workplace safety: Going beyond the basics
Pennsylvania residents understand the employee risks inherent in the state’s rich industrial landscape. The mining industry in particular is often fraught with hazards due to the challenging locations where these resources are found. While mining and other industries remain crucial to the economical vitality of Pennsylvania, workplace safety should never...
Volkswagen troubles highlight intersection of personal injury, product liability, P.1
Car accidents can occur for a whole host of reasons, and can involve fault not only on the part of the drivers involved, but also third parties. One possibility for third party liability in car accident cases is when there are defects with a vehicle. Here again, the possibilities are...