Pennsylvania readers may be aware of the scandal that has plagued the automaker Honda and a company called Takata, which makes airbags for several major automobile manufacturers. The scandal is over faulty airbags. Honda initiated a recall ultimately affecting...
Month: March 2016
Does distraction increase the risk of motor vehicle accidents?
As many Pennsylvania readers know, distracted driving continues to be one of the most dangerous threats to drivers in the state and across the country. While people know that it is an issue, and despite the statistics that seem to indicate a startling number of...
Pennsylvania man sentenced for fatal accident
A Pennsylvania driver has been sentenced to prison for four years for his role in a car accident that claimed the life of one person and left two others injured. The man was driving along Route 248 when he crossed the line and collided with the other vehicle. The...
If your loved one die in a fatal accident, we can help
When a person gets a phone call that a loved one has been killed in an accident, life changes in a moment. After the initial shock from the tragic news, families must then confront the many ways that the sudden loss of a loved one will impact their lives. The wrongful...
Workplace injuries: promoting safety for young workers
Many teenagers and young people enter the workforce to earn money, save for the future and gain experience. While these are admirable motivations, sometimes the jobs most readily available to young workers are those that come with certain risk of workplace injuries....
Motor vehicle accidents and whiplash: a common problem
Pennsylvania readers know that car accidents can cause serious physical harm, but many injuries that are seemingly minor are often overlooked. Whiplash is one of the most common types of injuries suffered in motor vehicle accidents. Although it is a rather common type...
Fatal accident kills 5 in Pennsylvania
Five people are dead after the vehicle they were riding in apparently crashed into a tractor-trailer, according to local sources. Pennsylvania authorities were called to the fatal accident that claimed the lives of five people and sent a further individual to the...
Pennsylvania man suffers fatal workplace injuries
A Pennsylvania man died after a tragic work accident involving a forklift, cardboard and a stack of paper weighing one ton. The deceased suffered fatal workplace injuries while operating a forklift, crushed by the weight of one ton of paper. The accident...
How can you claim the workers’ compensation benefits you need?
A work accident has the power to change your life in a moment. Even a minor injury can lead to continued pain, limited range of motion or even result in time lost from work. While Pennsylvania workers' compensation benefits are supposed to cover the financial...
New regulations may prevent workplace injuries for firefighters
Fire fighters and other emergency workers face risks to their health and safety every day. In order to prevent unnecessary harm, employers must take steps to prevent workplace injuries to those employed in emergency services. The Occupational Safety and Health...