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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...
Is my slip-and-fall serious?
A small puddle on the floor, a loose step on a stairway, or a weak handrail can be all that is necessary to cause someone to suffer a fall. While these accidents may not appear dangerous initially, there may be more to the injury than a victim expects. A slip-and-fall...
Philadelphia’s sidewalks cost taxpayers millions
When someone twists their ankles on a sidewalk in Pennsylvania, who do they hold accountable for their injuries? This is the question many people in Philadelphia have had to grapple with over the years. Like most northern cities, the freeze-and-thaw cycle of Philly’s...
Motorcycle wrecks and career challenges
Those injured in motorcycle collisions face many obstacles on their road to recovery. Some are hit with negative emotions such as depression, while others face financial obstacles in the wake of a crash. Of course, many people are seriously injured and they struggle...
