As the summer season brings warmer weather and increased travel, it also witnesses a surge in reckless driving incidents. Understanding the most common types of reckless driving during this time can help raise awareness and promote safer roadways. Excessive speeding...
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Work-related injury statistics you should know
Working has inherent dangers, and some industries are much more dangerous than others. Before entering a specific industry, it is important to know the risks. Therefore, these are some workplace injury statistics to consider. Injury and fatality statistics In 2021,...
Who could be liable for a car accident in snow?
Pennsylvania is a no-fault auto accident state, meaning you must turn to your own personal injury protection coverage to receive compensation for your losses. However, if your injuries are severe enough, you could file a claim against the at-fault party. The first...
3 hazards of holiday driving
If you are like most people, not much can get in the way of you spending the holidays with the people you love, which often means traveling to see them. However, as the excitement builds for holiday fun, so do the traffic dangers. To help you and your family stay...
How to decide which type of bankruptcy is right for you
Filing bankruptcy is a very difficult decision for most people. After making the decision, you have to decide what chapter of bankruptcy to file. Each chapter is a bit different than the others, and if you do not file the correct one for your situation, the courts...
Are you eligible for social security disability insurance?
When your job provides critical income for yourself and your family, facing a debilitating illness or injury that prevents you from working can be disconcerting. Whether your condition is directly due to job-related circumstances or random, it can devastate your...
Why is driving late in the summer a risk?
Perhaps surprising to some, summer is the most deadly season for teenage drivers. Even if it does not have the risk of icy roads or snowstorms, it comes with its own bundle of dangers. Driving late at night is also a major risk for different reasons. When both of...
4 steps to take after a slip and fall
It happens more often than most people realize. You are walking along going about your business when suddenly your feet go right out from underneath you. Slip and falls can happen to anyone. Here is what to do if you find yourself the victim of one of the incidents....
How to get ready for winter driving
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...
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...