The collision occurred while in your car stopped at a traffic light. Another vehicle -- driven by a young adult -- crashed into the back of your car. Thrust forward in your car seats from the jolt, you and your passenger escaped injury. You are annoyed more than...
We know about the obvious risks faced by public safety workers. Just about every say, law enforcement officers, firefighters and paramedics face dangers that the average person would not expect on the job. Natural disasters, illnesses and physical attacks are among...
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries resulting from accidents in Pennsylvania. It occurs in all types of accidents, and it often does not manifest until well after the fact. The same late manifestation is also common for some who suffer TBI, or traumatic brain...
Just because an area is one in which cars are slow-moving does not mean that it is safe for children. Driveways and parking lots can both be hazardous for children in Pennsylvania. A 2007 report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found...
Dealing with the death of a Pennsylvania loved one is a difficult process. Knowing that someone was directly responsible for it can make you want to seek out retribution. Fortunately, family members of the decedent can benefit from a wrongful death lawsuit that would...
Construction sites in Pennsylvania and around the country are known to be some of the most dangerous work environments. With the combination of heavy machinery, unstable surfaces and lots of loose materials, it's no surprise that working as a construction worker is a...
Each year, 800,000 eye injuries occur, and approximately 90 percent of the injuries are preventable. Some of the most common eye injuries include lacerations, punctures, and chemical burns. The injuries often occur in transportation, production, and service...
Slip-and-fall accidents could happen anywhere in Pennsylvania. The winter may bring more significant risks for accidents due to ice and snow, but even leaves strewn on sidewalks during the fall season might lead people to slip, fall and suffer an injury. Persons...
Injured workers in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, may file a worker's compensation claim for work-related injuries without having to prove fault. Worker's comp relieves employers from getting sued by an employee, but it doesn't pay full wages or pain and suffering. In some...
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a location with many job opportunities in the factory or mechanical industry. These industries often lend themselves to most workplace injuries, including eye injuries, which are preventable. There are several types of eye injuries that may...