Pittsburgh Personal Injury Blog
Tips for improving construction safety
Construction workers in Pennsylvania are no doubt aware of how dangerous their industry is with thousands of injuries and deaths occurring on construction sites every year. As for the employers, there is much they can do to improve construction safety and prevent...
What damages can I recover following a car accident?
Car accident victims may be concerned about how to pay for the medical treatment and property damage they sustained in the accident, particularly if their injuries have kept them from earning a living. By filing a personal injury suit against the parties responsible...
Workers at risk for metallic mercury exposure
Pennsylvania workers face the very real possibility of being exposed to metallic mercury. While it is a liquid at room temperature, this metal can easily be released through various equipment and become a vapor. This gas is toxic and can lead to death in cases of...
Drowsiness behind the wheel and its dangers
Drowsy driving crashes are unfortunately widespread in Pennsylvania. Perhaps you were involved in one that was caused by another motorist and suffered catastrophic injuries. While there are an average of 100,000 drowsy driving crashes each year that are reported by...
Determining fault in a car accident case
A variety of factors come into play when determining who is at fault for a car accident. In some cases, multiple parties may be liable or partially liable for damages that they or others incur. Depending on the facts of the case, a person or entity could face strict...
Truckers who drink more coffee may be more likely to crash
With truckers working long hours every day, it makes sense that a lot of them would try to stay awake with coffee. One study, however, has tentatively linked high amounts of coffee use over the long term with a greater risk for an accident. If you were injured in a...
Avoiding vehicle-related incidents in work zones
Roadside work zones in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States continue to be the site of numerous fatalities. An average of 745 workers and non-workers die in work zones every year according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Despite various...
Employers not always protected by workers’ comp
Pennsylvania has a public policy bargain where injured workers receive compensation for lost wages and medical expenses without having to prove fault. In return, their employers receive protection against costly and possibly lengthy lawsuits. While Pennsylvania’s...
Study: Using CarPlay riskier for drivers than texting
When it comes to actions that make drivers in Pennsylvania inattentive and slow in their reaction times, one might think first of phone use, especially texting. Many also express concern over drivers who are impaired by marijuana. However, one piece of technology has...
Silica poses a threat to workers on the job
If you work in a Pennsylvania industry where respirable crystalline silica poses a threat, you may be all too aware of the consequences of exposure. Breathing in tiny particles of silica can lead to a number of serious occupational illnesses, including silicosis, lung...
