What if my doctor makes a surgical error?
If you have an upcoming surgery scheduled, you probably have been a bit fearful about it. You know every surgery comes with risks. Even routine procedures sometimes come with complications. But what if something worse happens? What if your doctor makes a critical surgical error? Surgical errors At least 4,000...
What if a dog bites and injures my child?
Last spring, thousands and of Pennsylvanians decided to add a puppy to their home during the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Now that spring is approaching, these full-grown dogs will be outside more, increasing the risks your child might get bitten by a neighborhood dog. About 4.7 million dog bites...
5 safety tips for driving through intersections
When you have been a licensed driver for years, it’s easy to forget something you probably learned when you first learned to drive: Intersections often are dangerous places. In fact, 50% of auto accidents with injuries or deaths occur at or near intersections, according to the Federal Highway Administration. Since...
Why is distracted driving so dangerous?
You likely are upset if you pass a vehicle on the freeway and notice the driver is not looking at the road ahead, but rather texting with their phone. You may have a teenage driver and know that teens are more likely to drive while distracted and more likely to...
What if I suffer a repetitive stress injury at work?
When you work hard in construction, manufacturing or at a warehouse, you put a lot of strain on your body. Maybe after spending years working in an Amazon warehouse facility, your back aches in pain from lifting and moving so many boxes. Or if you work on an assembly line...
Suffering a traumatic brain injury in a car accident
No one likes to think about what will happen if they suffer a serious injury in a car accident. Yet, about three million people suffer injuries in car accidents each year in the United States – and two million of those experience permanent injuries. Signs of traumatic brain injuries One...
Protecting your child during the daily car ride
Most parents want to protect their children in every aspect of their lives. They want to make sure their child is safe at home, in school or out in the neighborhood. However, most parents also have to consider car safety for their kids. Before you protect your child in the...
How technology prevents distracted driving
Most people associate technology as the primary reason for distracted driving. The classic example is the smartphone where drivers look at their text messages instead of the road ahead of them and cause a severe accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the accident rate for distracted driving...
How dangerous is drowsy driving?
In the last several years, drivers have become more and more aware of the dangers of distracted driving, particularly texting while driving. However, distracted driving isn’t the only danger drivers need to prevent. They also need to avoid driving while drowsy, which causes a significant number of accidents on Pennsylvania...
Amazon employs more seasonal workers in PA
Amazon recently expanded its payroll to include more than 6,000 seasonal workers across Pennsylvania to help with distribution, transportation and order shipments over the holiday season. Apparently, the expansion for seasonal workers is an initiative across the United States and Canada to keep up with the increasing demand for gift...
5 mistakes to avoid after an accident
The first few moments after a car accident, your world seems in a blur. It’s hard to believe what happened and you look around to make sure you or your passengers didn’t suffer an injury. You might sit in your car for a few moments, not exactly sure what to...