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...
Driving in the Northeast during the winter months poses many dangers. Here in the Lehigh Valley, we have more than our fair share of highway traffic with I-78 and other business traffic arteries. There is also the temperature, which often fluctuates right around...
A new federal law could affect how you save for retirement. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act is the first major change in federal law affecting retirement savings in roughly 15 years. If you are saving for retirement or want to...
Sexual harassment does more than make victims frustrated or unhappy at work -- it negatively affects their physical and mental health in myriad ways. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh studied the effects of sexual harassment on women between 40 and 60 years...
Newly released research suggests advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) that are designed to make the roads safer are actually putting more drivers in danger. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety says ADAS technologies do make us safer when used correctly. Still,...
When you get into an accident, the last thing that’s on your mind is taking out your smartphone to snap some photos. But not taking pictures of the scene of the accident could make it harder for you to receive the compensation you need later down the line. ...
A car accident can ruin your day. Whether you were in a small fender-bender or a serious crash, there is an undeniable amount of stress and frustration that accompanies it. But even though it can be overwhelming, confusing or scary, there are three things that you...
Interstate highways were designed for efficient and safe travel. However, accidents happen. Commuters in the Leigh Valley know that I-78 is no stranger to tractor-trailer accidents. A collision with a tractor-trailer is devastating and can lead to lifelong...
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...
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that can affect brain function. While the effects are usually temporary, complications can occur if a person doesn’t seek medical help after symptoms begin to appear. The signs that you may have a concussion include headaches...