As a Pennsylvania resident, you are no stranger to a winter climate. It may be no surprise that recent data ranks Pennsylvania as the fifth most dangerous state for winter driving conditions. When inclement weather strikes, a few precautions can help keep you safe on...
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Lower your risk for holiday auto accidents
Data from the National Safety Council confirms that serious and fatal auto accidents more commonly occur on holidays. Thanksgiving Day tends to be the most dangerous on the roads of the winter holidays, followed by New Year's Day and Christmas Day. Reduce your risk...
What is the process to appeal an SSDI denial?
It is common for applicants for Social Security Disability Income to receive a determination of ineligibility. People applying for SSDI benefits should not necessarily conclude that a rejection means they are ineligible. It may be possible to successfully appeal a...
A fall at the hotel could keep you from your high school reunion
Summer is a great time for high school reunions, and you are looking forward to attending yours and spending time with the old gang. However, as you walk down the corridor to the hotel ballroom for the welcome dinner, you do not realize the shine on the floor signals...
When birth injuries become malpractice claims
Birth injuries are not always the result of negligence. Some of them resolve naturally without intervention, and some injuries are unavoidable. The avoidable injuries lead to malpractice claims. The most common birth injuries are the result of either excessive...
Winter and spring are dangerous seasons for construction workers
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...
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...