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...
My car is totaled. How much do I get?
If you have collision coverage and your car is damaged, what can you collect? After a brief period of mourning (I’m a car guy), here’s what I can tell you. Your insurance company is required to pay the amount necessary to return your car to the same condition it was...
Is Mediation a Sign of Weakness?
I’m writing this post both as a federal mediator and as an attorney for plaintiffs. Yes, I’m wearing two hats but in this case the two “hats” might be helpful to you. “We fight, we win!” Let’s say your attorney suggests you”mediate” your lawsuit.Whatever happened to...