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In recent years the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been slower to update and create workplace safety regulations in comparison to years past. The safety of workers in many industries in Pennsylvania depends on the reformulation of safety regulations as new information comes to light. One such area is the regulation of jobs that […]
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Independence Day A Deadly One For Teen Drivers
To many, Independence Day conjures up visions of picnics and barbecues, a festive day to be together with friends and family. Sadly, for many Pennsylvania teen motorists and their friends and family, it often becomes the date that is long remembered for major motor vehicle accidents, accompanied by serious bodily injury or even death. Accident […]
Penndot Avoiding Distractions Means Avoiding Car Accidents
With many more young motorists on the roads over the summer months, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has issued a timely safety reminder that can assist in preventing motor vehicle accidents. The main message is this: Avoid distractions while behind the wheel and remain focused only on driving. PennDOT officials say that younger motorists, because […]
Railroad Worker Killed At Philadelphia Inquirer Plant
Last week, another Pennsylvania worker lost his life on the job. The Arcelor Mittal Steel Co. employee was unloading newsprint from a railroad boxcar at the Philadelphia Inquirer plant in Upper Merion when the workplace accident occurred shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Friday. Officials said the 43-year-old worker was crushed to death when one of […]
Study Reveals Risk Passengers Pose To Teen Drivers
Many states, including Pennsylvania, have developed graduated licensing programs that restrict the number of passengers teen drivers can carry in their vehicles. Teenagers might gripe about the laws, but a new study has revealed just how dangerous it is for teen drivers to be surrounded by friends in a vehicle. The study by AAA’s safety […]
Update On Nfl Head Injury Lawsuit
As we have discussed in the past, head injuries are a significant health problem in Pennsylvania and throughout the nation, and a legal case against the NFL is highlighting that concern. A former NFL Washington Redskins quarterback has become the primary litigant the personal injury case against the NFL. The mass-tort lawsuit has been filed […]
Dot Declares April To Be Distracted Driving Awareness Month
There’s no doubt that cellphones have changed the way we communicate. Cellphones allow us to constantly stay in contact with family members, friends and business associates. But cellphones can also pose a great threat when they are used at the wrong times, particularly when driving. In effort to raise awareness on the hazard distracted driving creates, the […]
Punitive Damages Denied In Distracted Driving Lawsuit
Sometimes after car accidents, the innocent driver is able to sue the driver-at-fault for damages. Usually, the damages that apply in Pennsylvania car accident cases are compensatory. Compensatory damages include medical bills, lost wages and other financial losses stemming from the accident. In extreme cases, punitive damages may also be available following car accidents. Punitive […]
Pennsylvania Traffic Deaths Decrease Dramatically In 2011
According to a newly-released report from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the state had 33 fewer highway deaths in 2011 than in 2010. That means 2011 went down as the year with the second-lowest number of fatalities since the 1940s, which is excellent news for Pennsylvania residents. However, any number of highways deaths is heartbreaking […]
As Crosby Returns To The Ice Brain Injuries Are On The Mind
Many people in Pennsylvania and the rest of the country were thrilled to know that one of hockey’s greatest would be returning to the ice this week. After suffering from consecutive concussions last season and another blow to the head earlier this season, Sidney Crosby will lace up his skates tonight as the Pittsburgh Penguins […]
Pennsylvania To Make Texting While Driving Illegal
In many ways, cellphones have made our lives easier. But cellphones can also impair a driver’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, which can easily lead to traffic collisions and injuries. In effort to reduce cellphone-related motor vehicle accidents in Pennsylvania, a ban on texting while driving will go into effect next month. When […]
Worker Fatally Crushed At Pennsylvania Mushroom Plant
Workplace accidents are far too common in Pennsylvania and elsewhere. Many times, dangerous workplaces are to blame. When this is the case, the injured workers or their families are sometimes able to bring personal injury lawsuits against the employer or a negligent third party. An industrial accident at a mushroom processing plant in Avondale, Pennsylvania, […]