Despite improvements in training and equipment, construction remains a comparatively dangerous industry in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. In fact, in 2019, construction workers suffered about 150,000 reportable injuries. Falls, electrocutions, caught-between...
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Why do Pennsylvanians often seek bankruptcy early in a new year?
If you are struggling to pay monthly expenses, outstanding medical bills or past-due student loans, you may not have the quality of life you expected. Life should be about more than simply keeping your head above water, though. Bankruptcy allows you to put your...
Winter Driving Safety Tips
With winter here in Pennsylvania, now is a good time to refresh your knowledge of safe winter driving practices. Most Pennsylvania drivers know to driver a bit slower and keep a longer following and stopping distance when the weather gets cold and snowy, due to the...
What do fall statistics look like across industries?
Pennsylvania workers like you deserve a safe working environment where the emphasis is on your health and well-being. Unfortunately, company policies promising safety are not always fool-proof. This is the case for circumstances around fall incidents and injuries....
Steps you should take after a car accident in Pennsylvania
Although it might not be evident in the moment, but if you rush or overthink after a car accident you might not be able to receive as much compensation as you deserve. Car accident victims are often eligible to receive damages to pay for injuries, damage to their car...
What are basic eligibility requirements for SSD benefits?
If you sustain an injury on the job or contract a medical problem that stops you from earning a living, you can help support your lifestyle and your family through Social Security disability payments. However, unless Social Security considers you eligible, you will...
How can Chapter 11 help restore businesses?
Filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy does not mean your business will permanently close. In fact, many businesses successfully go through Chapter 11 and reemerge to become profitable operations. This is because Chapter 11 allows companies to perform certain actions to...
What is inattentional blindness?
Pennsylvania drivers understand the risks associated with sharing the road. Unfortunately, you cannot predict every source of danger you may come across. Other drivers do not always know when they are driving dangerously. One such example is inattentional blindness....
What makes distracted driving so dangerous?
Pennsylvanian drivers like you work hard to protect yourself on the road. You get enough rest, you limit distractions, you try to keep your wits about you. Unfortunately, even with the best of precautions and preparation, accidents still happen. One of the leading...
What are some differences between Chapters 11 and 13 bankruptcy?
If you are thinking about filing for bankruptcy as a business owner, you may have questions about which type is the best for you. Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies are similar in the fact that you have the opportunity to continue to run your business while you...