Pennsylvania roadways are often clogged by construction projects. Whether it is a new overpass, new shoulders, widening lanes or installing a new exit ramp, drivers up and down the state’s highway system will likely have to deal with delays and lane switches....
With the increased attention on distracted drivers, it is not uncommon for individuals to recognize their own personal distractions and actively work to stay safe. They will wait to eat breakfast until they arrive at work, they will put their cell phone into “do not...
Workplace injuries are common throughout the United States in all occupations. From a car accident while on the clock to a slip-and-fall on a wet floor in the warehouse, workers can get injured in countless situations. Fortunately, federal benefits exist to ensure...
Workplace injuries can leave employees fighting to survive while returning to a state of pre-accident health. Fortunately, workers’ compensation benefits exist to help secure their finances while recovering. In Pennsylvania, however, employees tend to be at the mercy...
As technological advances continue to be made, auto manufacturers dream of the day when the first autonomous vehicle is available for purchase. With this goal in mind, continued improvements to safety systems serve to protect drivers from harm during any trip. But are...
Most people recognize distracted driving as the dangerous activity that it is. Nearly all states have initiated a ban on electronic messaging – texting and emailing, mainly – while driving in an attempt to curtail the trend. Some states have broadened these...
Many employees feel that the workers’ compensation claim process is a straightforward transaction between the injured worker and the employer’s insurance carrier. Unfortunately, while it might appear to be a seamless process, there are numerous levels of complexity...
Nearly every shift on a construction site carries the danger of serious accidents and debilitating injuries. From faulty power tools and the lack of personal protective equipment to ladder falls and crush incidents, construction workers face the threat of bodily harm...
There seem to be new technological innovations every week. From cell phones to smart homes to computers, advances are made in nearly every industry on a daily basis. Many drivers dream of self-driving vehicles to ease the tension of a daily commute. This is doubly so...
Workers in nearly every occupation face a certain amount of danger and uncertainty on each shift. From muscle strain, eye damage or the repetitive stress from working in an office setting to the physical hazards associated with industrial or construction labor,...