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Many workplace injuries occur as a result of a single or sudden incident. But some workplace injuries develop over time from minor, repetitive movements that are performed on a frequent basis. Fortunately, employees can recover from these types of repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) through the workers’ compensation system. What is a Repetitive Stress Injury? For [...]

Hit-and-run accidents have been a growing problem in recent years. If a driver strikes another vehicle (occupied or not) and leaves the scene without alerting authorities or exchanging information with the other driver, it is considered a hit-and-run. The reasons for a hit and run incident can vary – not wanting to file an insurance [...]

As the holidays draw near and the year comes to a close, many homeowners will be either be DIYing home projects and decorations or hiring workers to put up and remove holiday decorations, perform home repairs, clean chimneys, and more. Anytime someone works on a roof or in a dangerous area of someone’s home or [...]

The holidays are upon us and so is the holiday party season! Many people will practice safe drinking habits by arranging for a designated driver or using the popular Lyft or Uber apps. Even though steps are taken to ensure a safe ride to and from your destinations, accidents still happen. When you are in [...]

Thanksgiving is ideally a time of relaxation, good company, and thankfulness for all the positive things in your life. Hopefully, your Thanksgiving will be a safe one, giving you peace of mind. To ensure safety during the holiday, it’s important to remain mindful about the risks. The following are some of the accidents that often [...]

Black Friday – the day after Thanksgiving – officially launches the holiday shopping season. Many stores open at midnight or in the wee hours of the morning, drawing crowds by offering deals with limited supplies of expensive items at low prices. Lines can form in the early morning hours or the night before. Many people [...]

All too often when workers are injured the focus is on the most severe parts of the body that are hurt. Frequently, the minor pains and bruises from other parts of the body are ignored. However, in a workers’ compensation claim it is very important to report every hurt, bruised, or swollen body part no [...]

1. Apply Early. The social security process can take a long time. You’ll want to apply as soon as possible to get benefits as quickly as you can. 2. Get Representation. The better organized your claim is, the better your chances of a quick and favorable decision. Being represented by an attorney from the beginning [...]

A recall has been issued for about 63,000 Fisher-Price infant motion seats after the company received reports of the product overheating and one report of a fire. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission urges anyone with these Fisher-Price Soothing Motion Seats to stop using them immediately and contact Fisher-Price for a full refund by calling [...]

Automobiles are made of countless parts and components, each with a specific purpose and responsibility to the overall health of the vehicle. One of the most important components of vehicle safety is ensuring the tires are reliable and well-maintained. Tire failure often causes accidents because vehicles become nearly uncontrollable in the event of a blowout [...]

Hunting season will be in full swing soon. While guns, bows and other weapons can be dangerous if not properly handed, a less commonly considered danger that many face while hunting is the use of all-terrain vehicles or ATVs. These vehicles provide an easier commute to and from hunting sites and are much easier for [...]

It started nine years ago, with 4,000 Hondas. By August 2017, at least 42 million vehicles in the United States from at least 19 automakers had been recalled, due to a potentially deadly defect in Takata air bag inflators. The latest addition came in July, as Takata announced a recall of roughly 2.7 million Ford, [...]

Over 111 million people are living in some type of rental property. While their lifestyles and circumstances may all differ, everyone has one goal in mind – they just want to rent a place that is safe, comfortable, and which they can call home. Unfortunately, whether you are renting an apartment, townhouse, or single-family home, [...]

Car accidents can be emotionally stimulating events. In fact, they have a tendency to kick the “fight or flight” response into high gear, sending a rush of adrenaline throughout the body. What does adrenaline do? It blocks pain, sometimes for hours or even days. While this can be vital when you’re running from an armed [...]

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fatigued driving kills. It claimed 846 lives in 2014. The NHTSA goes on to say that it’s working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help expand awareness about the dangers of drowsy driving in an effort to reduce the related injuries and deaths. [...]

Getting hurt on the job is an unfortunate but common experience. You might be surprised to find out that workplace injuries aren’t confined to construction sites either. Every day we talk to people from a broad range of occupations that are suffering with the pain or other symptoms from an accident at work. So, what [...]

When a loved one dies unexpectedly it is the most difficult time imaginable. This difficult time is magnified especially when another person has caused the death of the loved one due to a fatal accident or injury. Most of the time, there are questions that aren’t answered. Making the difficult time even worse, more often [...]

Generally, during a Social Security Disability Appeals hearing the only people present are the judge, a court reporter who types what is being said, the claimant (you) and if you are represented, your attorney. It’s also common for the Administrative Law Judge to request that a vocational expert and/or a medical expert testify at the [...]

To be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, there are two basic requirements: You must be an employee of a company who has (or was supposed to have) workers’ comp insurance. You must have been injured at work or as a result of job-related duties. If you are an employee and have been injured while on [...]

The risks faced by broad classes of Pennsylvania employees are necessary for the safety of people in the community. The law recognizes the risks these people take and provides them with assistance if they are injured on the job. 1. What is the Heart and Lung Act? The Heart and Lung Act is a state [...]

Thousands of people are injured in bicycle accidents every year. Pennsylvania has bicycle safety laws in place to help save lives and reduce injury but unfortunately these laws are not widely known, followed or enforced. Pennsylvania Law requires the following of motorists and cyclists: Drivers must allow at least four feet between their vehicle and [...]

If you are involved in a personal injury lawsuit, you will likely have to participate in a deposition. Being questioned by the opposing attorney in a deposition may cause some anxiety and nervousness if you don’t know what to expect. The following is general information about depositions and why personal injury claimants often have to [...]

Each year, as many as 440,000 people in the U.S. die due to medical mistakes, despite many regulations that hospitals and medical professionals must abide by. There are many reasons that medical errors occur such as: The multi-step processes often required in patient treatment The numerous medical professionals involved in patient treatment A lack of [...]