Drunk driving is an inexcusable, irresponsible behavior that can have devastating consequences. When people in Pennsylvania suffer serious injuries -- or worse --because of a drunk driver, these drivers may be held accountable for the damages and accident injuries...
Month: November 2015
Smartphones a leading cause of motor vehicle accidents
It will come as no surprise to Pennsylvania readers to learn that smartphones are one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents. Despite safety measures, new technology and new laws, drivers are still at a higher risk of motor vehicle accidents due to the use...
Pedestrians in wheelchairs face serious risks on the road
Pedestrians face serious risks when crossing the street. A new study highlights the dangers, especially for pedestrians in wheelchairs. The researchers reported that individuals in wheelchairs are more likely to be killed in an accident with a motor vehicle than other...
Company faces fines for workplace injuries after amputation
A Pennsylvania company has been cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) after a worker suffered a serious injury while on the job. The manufacturer faces a fine of $74,000 for serious citations, which were discovered after a serious...
Living with a brain injury after a car accident
When a person has sustained a brain injury as the result of a car crash, it can change his or her life forever. Even a minor injury can have a lasting impact on a person, leaving a family with medical bills and other effects long after the car accident. These victims...
Discover your options after a denied SSDI claim
There is nothing more frustrating than when a Pennsylvania resident is hurt or ill and is unable to get the financial assistance to which he or she has a rightful claim. Obtaining needed Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is a complex process,...
Pennsylvania car accident leads to man’s plea of guilt
Collisions are an all too common occurrence on Pennsylvania roads. Whether on a busy highway or a quiet neighborhood street, a car accident can result in serious injury or even death. Such was the case in a recent fatal crash that resulted in the loss of one life....
Addressing funeral costs after fatal crashes in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania roads are shared by motorists and pedestrians on a daily basis. When accidents occur, tragedies often result, sometimes causing families to suffer the untimely deaths of loved ones. It may be helpful to know that successfully litigated wrongful death...
Workers’ compensation for hand-arm vibration syndrome
Pennsylvania workers who suffer an injury in a work accident or become ill due to work conditions are entitled to certain benefits. These workers' compensation benefits are also available to workers who suffer repetitive stress injuries. A commonly...
Claiming rightful benefits for workplace injuries
Pennsylvania workers are typically entitled to certain benefits after a workplace accident, but it can be hard to understand what those benefits include. Despite the complexity of the workers' compensation system, victims have the right to know about their...