When people think of the most dangerous jobs in the nation, delivery work usually doesn't make the list. Many young adults get delivery jobs when they first get cars, and many professionals moonlight for delivery services to make extra money partially because this...
Franklin County Personal Injury Law Blog
How Will Cable Median Barriers Make Roads Safer Around Franklin County?
Staying safe on the roads requires a multi-faceted approach. One option that’s often used is high-tension cables that are placed on divided roadways. PennDot is currently adding a total of 29 miles of high-tension cable barriers in the medians of various roads in the...
Why it’s so hard to avoid driving distractions
It’s very clear that driving distractions cause car accidents. It is sometimes hard to count the percentage of accidents that can be linked to distraction, in part because it may be difficult to prove. But there’s no question about the fact that it can lead to...
These 4 mistakes could hurt your workers’ compensation claim
Workers' compensation benefits can provide a financial safety net if you suffer a workplace accident that affects your ability to resume normal work duties. However, making certain mistakes during the claims process can harm your ability to receive these benefits....
Do Brain Injuries Lower Life Expectancy?
Brain injuries are very complicated partially because they can manifest in different ways from one case to the next. There are many important questions to ask in the wake of brain trauma. Where was the injury suffered? How severe was it? How did it occur? How quickly...
How Is PennDOT’s Green Light-Go Program Improving Traffic Safety?
For nearly a decade now, Pennsylvania has been using the Green Light-Go program. In November of last year, the application period was opened for the eighth year in a row. If the program is continued, it would likely reach its ninth year in late 2023. Overall, this...
Are Pennsylvania Traffic Fatalities On The Decline?
Over 40,000 people die in road traffic collisions every year in the U.S. Sadly, over 1,000 of these deaths occur in the state of Pennsylvania. This number generally rises each year, however, there was a change in 2022. In 2022, the number of car crash fatalities fell...
How Can AI Prevent Traffic Accidents?
Applications for artificial intelligence (AI) have dominated the technology news cycle in recent months. Since the release of the newest version of Chat GPT software and the introduction of several user interfaces for the production of AI artwork and photographs,...
A Number Of Bills To Protect Workers Are Gaining Traction In Pennsylvania
Workers across the nation have many rights. Some of these rights include protection from an unsafe work environment. This would mean that workers are protected from discriminatory actions or harassment. Workers are also protected from retaliation from an employer if a...
Does workers’ comp cover repetitive motion injuries?
No matter your job, you likely do many of the same motions throughout your shift. Unfortunately, those repetitive physical movements can cause wear and tear on your muscles and joints over time. Since no specific accident occurred to cause your injury, you may wonder...