Despite multiple public safety initiatives, Pennsylvania continues to see its fair share of injurious and fatal accidents. In fact, according to 2021’s statistics, 191 people were injured in car accidents each day in our state, and three people were killed each day....
Injuries
How to protect yourself from dog bites?
Dog bites can seriously affect your health and cause severe medical bills. Dog bites can happen from strays and dogs you’ve previously had interactions with before. This kind of personal injury can happen suddenly and seemingly at the worst times. If you live in an...
2 catastrophic injuries caused by slip-and-fall accidents
Trips, slips and falls happen all the time. One moment you are doing your weekly grocery shopping and the next, you are on your way to the E.R. following a consequential slip-and-fall incident. If you have been hurt in a slip-and-fall accident that was not your fault,...
What are the most dangerous highways in Pennsylvania?
No one is completely safe from the dangerous drivers on Pennsylvania’s roads. Distracted, intoxicated, fatigued and otherwise reckless drivers are on the streets every day, and they can take you by surprise in the blink of an eye. The results can be tragic, too,...
How might you get injured on the job?
Most people in Pennsylvania probably don’t go to work each day thinking about the danger of a workplace accident. However, we all know it is possible, from construction site accidents, for example, to repetitive stress injuries, and everything in between. How might...
What are the most common medical errors?
When we go to the doctor, hospital or emergency room, we expect care from trained professionals who are knowledgeable in their specialties and experienced in their field of medicine. However, medical staff, including doctors, are subject to human error. Medical errors...
Could my Remington still be defective?
For those who had one of the defective Remington rifles and had it repaired, you may still not be safe. According to reports over the past four years, their new trigger assembly is still misfiring. The alleged original and ongoing defect Remington’s Model 700 rifle,...
Can I refuse to work if my construction site is dangerous?
The construction industry may have inherent dangers, but construction companies have a duty to their workers to maintain a healthy and safe work environment. That usually means providing safety equipment, utilizing safety equipment and mitigating obviously dangerous...
Different types of brain injuries and the impact on victims
Victims of car accidents and other types of accidents can suffer brain injuries, including traumatic brain injuries. Victims and their families should be familiar with the different types of brain injuries that may be suffered in a car accident and their impacts on...
Legal protections for traumatic brain injury victims
Traumatic brain injuries are a serious type of injury that car accident victims can suffer. The impact of a traumatic brain injury can be with victims for a lifetime. Car accidents are the second-leading cause of traumatic brain injuries which is why victims and their...