Workplace accidents in Pennsylvania and around the country cause about 70,000 shoulder injuries each year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and many of those torn rotator cuffs, deltoid sprains and dislocations are suffered by commercial vehicle drivers....
The close relationship between femur damage and automobile accidents
Whether you're a Pennsylvania pedestrian, motorcyclist, or driver, being in a car accident can cause injuries ranging from minor to severe. More severe accidents have the potential to crack, chip, or break your femur. What is a femur? The femur is the technical name...
Driver safety tips for fall
Pennsylvania motorists need to remain focused on road conditions whenever they travel. However, they need to be especially careful when driving during the fall season. This is because it's often more challenging to drive in the dark, during school hours or when the...
Can a vision zero strategy keep you safe?
Traffic injuries and fatalities in Pennsylvania have been the object of public concern. One of the ways that experts have chosen to respond to this outcry is to implement a Vision Zero policy. This is a strategy that uses a number of tactics in a bid to reduce the...
How to identify brachial plexus injuries in Pennsylvania
If you have been in a car accident, there is a chance that you may have suffered a brachial plexus injury. This type of injury can be very serious and lead to permanent damage. Understanding what to look for can help you get the medical attention you need. What is the...
How nurses can protect themselves on the job
Anyone who works in a health care profession in Pennsylvania knows that nurses have some of the most challenging jobs on a daily basis. Constantly taking care of patients can result in various injuries, but there are ways you can protect yourself to avoid them. Basic...
Workplace injury statistics
Most employers in Pennsylvania are required to have some form of workers’ compensation insurance. Even if an employer does everything to keep their workers safe, accidents are bound to happen. In a lot of work settings, injuries happen because of repetitive motions,...
Police in Pennsylvania seek hit-and-run driver
Police in Pennsylvania are searching for a black car allegedly connected to a hit-and-run accident in Northampton County on the night of Jan. 16. According to eyewitness accounts, the car may be a Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan. The Pennsylvania State Police believe that...
Types of construction accident injuries
This blog has previously discussed construction accidents and the serious toll they can take on construction workers and their families. Construction workers and their families should be familiar with the different types of construction accident injuries and how...
Distracted driving survey highlights safety issues
According to an online survey from Netradyne, motorists in Pennsylvania and throughout the country share a growing sense that driving is becoming less safe. The survey polled 1,248 individuals who were over the age of 18, had a standard license and drove a car that...