Injuries from accidents like slipping and then falling are common in Pennsylvania retail stores, government buildings, medical settings and other surroundings where visitors must go but where they have little control. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time can...
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that deaths from fall-related traumatic brain injuries (TBI) have increased. In 2008, there were about four fall-related TBI deaths per 100,000 people; in 2017, that number was closer...
Most people in climates like ours are very aware of the dangers of slipping, falling and suffering injuries in the winter. Retail stores might even lean on employees to be extra watchful of the condition of floors. Even without ice and snow, however, slips and falls...
How much protection do helmets provide a motorcyclist in an accident? Do they make a difference? Laws across the country may be inconsistent, but there is evidence riders should wear a helmet. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that motorcycle...
For older adults, falling is the leading cause of accidental death. Seniors are more likely to fall, and the falls are more likely to cause setbacks in their long-term health. Consumer Reports recently offered advice for older adults about how to prevent falls....
Suffering a life-altering injury while shopping or working in retail sounds improbable. But consider the statistics from the U.S. government regarding people who work in retail. The numbers show retail stores taking the place of the assembly line or factory as a...
The number of worker injuries at Amazon's distribution facilities has made the news in recent years. While these incidents highlight the need for better worker protection standards and safety protocols in many workplaces, the reported cases of injured or killed Amazon...
Football season has ended, but the conversation regarding the dangers of concussion injuries in sports continues. Heightened awareness of the issue is vital for parents and adults to understand, yet there are persistent misconceptions regarding these severe and often...
Winter storms can lead to ice accumulation on steps, ramps, paths, sidewalks, and driveways. Property owners have a responsibility to the public to keep up their premises for the safety of those who visit or pass through. Yet slip-and-fall injuries are widespread...
In a textbook car accident case, one driver is stopped at a red light when a second driver carelessly plows ahead, colliding with the first car, and injuring the first driver. In a case like this, it’s relatively clear to see that the second driver caused the accident...