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If a person is injured in a car accident because of his or her own drinking and driving, many people assume that the driver is the only one at fault. However, under Pennsylvania’s liquor liability law, when an establishment continues to serve alcohol to someone who is known to be drunk and then allows that […]
Pennsylvania Woman Injured In Megabus Accident Sues Company
A fatal bus accident that occurred as a Megabus headed to Toronto from Philadelphia in September of 2010 took a severe physical and mental toll on one woman, and she is now fighting in court for compensation. The woman, a 56-year-old from King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, filed a lawsuit against the bus company, Megabus Northeast […]
Minor Philadelphia Accident Ends In 13 Million Settlement
Sometimes motor vehicle accidents appear to be minor, but until the person sees a medical professional, there is no way to know how severe the injuries sustained in the accident really are. As one former Philadelphia police officer now knows, even a small accident can result in big damage. The 42-year-old police officer was on […]
14 Injured In Bus Crash On Pennsylvania Turnpike
It seems like every week there is a new bus accident in the eastern part of the country making headlines, which has raised questions as to the safety of the tour bus industry. This weekend, 14 people were injured when a Greyhound bus overturned on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in the central part of the state. […]
Osha Warns Workers Of Dangerous Summer Heat Part 2
With the temperatures reaching record highs this summer, OSHA has kicked off a new campaign aimed at eliminating the thousands of heat-related illnesses that occur on the job each year. The slogan is: “Water. Rest. Shade. The work can’t get done without them.” As we have been discussing, employers and workers in states like Pennsylvania […]
Osha Warns Workers Of Dangerous Summer Heat Part 1
This summer has been a real scorcher in Pennsylvania as well as most of the other states. And while the hot weather may be welcomed by those with access to pools and lakes, it is making the lives of people who work outside miserable. In fact, the extreme heat can be downright dangerous for workers […]
Tug Boat Driver Pleads Guilty In Philadelphia Duck Boat Accident
We have discussed the tragic duck boat accident that caused the death of two people on the Delaware River just over a year ago several times on this blog. First, we discussed how the National Transportation Safety Board revealed that the accident was caused by a tug boat operator who was distracted by his cell […]
3 Philadelphia Construction Workers Injured In Accident
Construction is one of the most dangerous lines of work that exist today. Of course, closely following strict guidelines at construction sites ensures the safety of workers and passersby. However, all too often construction companies fail to adhere to these restrictions and people are hurt. Last week, three construction workers had to be rushed to […]
Are Kids Really Safest Being Driven By Grandparents
Older adults take a lot of heat for their driving abilities. But a new study suggests that driving like a “grandma” is a good thing when children are involved. The study, conducted by researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, found that kids are likely safer when riding in a car driven by their grandparents […]
Car Crashes Through Philadelphia Burger King Injures 7
Imagine you are on your lunch break and in a rush. You stop in to the nearest fast food restaurant, order a burger and fries and sit down at an empty booth. Just as you reach for the last fry, a deafening sound of breaking glass and crunching metal surrounds you and you instinctively crouch […]
75 Former Players Reportedly Sue Nfl Over Brain Injuries
Earlier this week we discussed how devastating brain injuries can be and how it was recently reported that a traumatic brain injury (TBI) diagnosis even doubles the risk of dementia later on in life. Additionally, it has been proven that severe or multiple head injuries can lead to memory loss and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). […]
Study Traumatic Brain Injury Doubles Chance Of Dementia
Depending on the severity of a brain injury and the area of the brain affected, many immediate and gradual effects can result. Some of the most common ways to develop brain injuries are through accidents, sports injuries and falls. Unfortunately, brain injuries can change a person’s life forever, with lingering effects years down the road. […]