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...
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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...
Can Moderate Exercise Speed Concussion Recovery?
Concussions are among the most common of all brain injuries, and they can leave people unable to do their jobs or participate in daily activities, like athletics, for weeks after they get hurt. One of the challenges created by a concussion or similar traumatic brain...
What causes the most motorcycle accidents?
If you're a motorcycle rider, you know there is no better way to travel than on two wheels. You can't wait to hit the road once warmer weather arrives. But there's a reason why May is Motorcycle Awareness Month. With the increase of motorcycles on the road comes a...
$78 Million Grant Will Help Fix One Of The Most Dangerous Roads In Pennsylvania
Although crashes can occur anywhere, some streets experience far more collisions than others. Researchers frequently evaluate where collisions occur and also how severe each crash is to determine the best ways to promote improved public safety. Sometimes, making...
3 reasons to report your work injury immediately
When you are injured at work, you may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. In Pennsylvania, workers should be compensated when they are disabled by a work-related injury or disease. However, it will help to be informed to increase the chances of your claim...
Hurt at work? Stop posting on social media
Whether you work in a notoriously dangerous industry or one that is relatively safe in nature, you could end up sustaining occupational harm while executing your job-related duties. You could suffer acute injury due to an accident-related injury or become ill due to...