Whether someone starts a new job, is fired, takes on a different work schedule or becomes overwhelmed by demanding tasks in the workplace, there are many ways in which people experience job-related changes. These changes are often very challenging and in some...
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Pennsylvania traffic deaths hit all-time low in 2019
In 2019, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced its lowest number of traffic deaths in a single year since it began keeping records in 1928. This is encouraging for drivers and passengers as well as decision-makers, who have invested significant funds...
What are the compensation laws for Pennsylvania car accidents?
After getting in a motor vehicle crash in Pennsylvania, you may worry that an injury someone else sustained is entirely your fault. Learning more about compensation laws can help you understand what you have to pay in damages. No fault option Pennsylvania allows you...
Three leading causes of motor vehicle accidents
In 2018, more than 36,500 people in the United States died in car accidents. In Pennsylvania alone, fatal crashes claimed the lives of more than 1,100 people. These numbers are lower than years past. Yet, they serve as a reminder that the roads could be safer. Many...
The elderly are more at risk for slip and fall accidents
While slipping and falling may not result in an injury for most young people, falling can be much more severe for people 65 and older. In fact, falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries for older adults according to the Centers for Disease Control....
How can you prove fault in a slip and fall accident?
After getting injured in a building or store, you may worry that there is not enough proof to show the store owner was at fault for the accident. In order to combat that, it is important to learn more about what possible arguments there are for slip and falls. Common...
In what workplace am I most likely to fall?
It is likely that if somebody asked you to picture a hazardous work environment, you would think of a construction site or a quarry. However, construction sites are not the most hazardous when it comes to slips and falls. The real culprit may surprise you. According...
Helping your teenager be comfortable behind the wheel
When you teach your teenager how to drive, your job is to instill confidence while also reiterating the importance of recognizing driving as a privilege. When your children understand the sheer importance of being a responsible and attentive driver in Pennsylvania,...
What are the warning signs of internal bleeding?
Following a car accident, there are many types of injuries that you may develop. While broken ribs and whiplash are not uncommon, one of the most dangerous injuries you can suffer from a car accident is internal bleeding. If not treated promptly, internal bleeding can...
How much can a spinal injury cost you?
Severe injuries in truck or motor vehicle collisions are a real possibility. The phrase "any one you walk away from" is cold comfort to anyone who, due to a spinal cord injury (SCI), suddenly cannot. SCIs are some of the most devastating injuries with wide-spread...