For most Pennsylvanians, driving is a necessary adventure. Whether it is running errands, driving to work, getting to school or shuttling children to various events, people spend a significant amount of their daily lives in a vehicle. Unfortunately, driving doesn’t...
Year: 2020
Pennsylvania crosswalk accidents
Pedestrian safety is a priority throughout the United States. With the proliferation of young drivers, distracted drivers and drunk drivers, even crosswalks are increasingly dangerous for pedestrians. In recent years, however, the Pennsylvania Department of...
Fatal work accidents in Pennsylvania
Workers in almost every occupation face some sort of danger on every shift. It could be a vehicle accident, a slip-and-fall accident or even exposure to toxic materials – but nearly everyone faces the prospect of injury. Serious conditions, however, might lead to...
7 tips for ladder safety in the workplace
Construction workers and contractors throughout Pennsylvania rely on the use of portable ladders to work on the numerous height levels of a project. Unfortunately, failure to follow proper safety protocols can lead to serious accidents with catastrophic results. OSHA...
5 occupations you didn’t think were risky
Workplace injuries throughout the United States are so prevalent that a social consciousness has sprung up around the topic. People automatically categorize occupations as “safe” or “high risk” while lacking the relevant data. In many instances, the classification is...
What are the common symptoms of a TBI?
Serious head trauma can result in severe, debilitating symptoms. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be caused by a violent jolt or blow to the head. Additionally, a penetrating injury can lead to devastating cognitive changes. Whether a mild TBI or a more severe...
Crashes caused by impaired drivers are on the rise
There seems to be no end to the causes of serious vehicle collisions. Unfortunately, victims of drunk drivers can point to the fact that not only was the other driver acting negligently – but also illegally. While drunk driving is an illegal activity, crashes caused...
Distracted driving is far worse than previously thought
If you’re like most Pennsylvanians, you use your smart phone a lot: looking up directions, texting your spouse or kids, snapping photos and keeping up with social media. Smart phones are great for those things. Unfortunately, they’re so addictive that many people keep...