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The Social Security process is complex. It can be overwhelming trying to understand the ins and outs of what is occurring with your claim, especially at your hearing. Sometimes, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) will call a vocational expert to testify which can be confusing to a claimant. Even more upsetting to a claimant is [...]

More than 4,500 workers are injured, and another 60 lose their lives, in scaffolding accidents each year – largely because of employer safety failures. OSHA has found that scaffold hazards are most commonly attributed to an employer’s failure to ensure safe practices on the job site. Common causes of scaffolding accidents Improper scaffold stability Unsafe [...]

With a Pennsylvania team in the Super Bowl this year, celebrations are likely to be large, especially in the Philadelphia area. While you begin planning your festivities for the big game you should also plan how to keep you, your loved ones, and others safe if you will be drinking. Plan Ahead for a Safe [...]

Ford is telling owners of about 2,900 2006 Ranger pickup trucks not to drive them after discovering that a man was killed in a wreck involving an exploding Takata air bag inflator.

Injuries from overexertion and misuse of equipment at the gym are fairly common, but sometimes, a fitness center is to blame for a person’s suffering. In many cases, liability waivers come into play in lawsuits against gyms, and may impact the outcome of a case. When an injury occurs at the gym, the facility may [...]

Window Blind Cord Strangulation Injury and Window Cord Choking Accident According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) window blinds and shades that come with cords to open and close window blinds are one of the top five hidden dangers to children in the home. Window cord child injuries have been a serious problem [...]

About 1.5 million heart attacks occur in the United States each year, and studies show that about 11,000 cases are not properly diagnosed, resulting in unnecessary deaths. Women are 50% more likely than men to be given an incorrect diagnosis when having a heart attack. Heart attack symptoms for women differ from men. The common [...]

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 [...]