May 16, 2022

Many of us spend lots of time in the day posting on social media. Too often will people post something on social media without thinking about the consequences. Most importantly, social media posts are usually viewable by anyone and everyone. For that reason, you should remember to keep anything about your car accident or claim for compensation confidential and off…

April 12, 2022

While the number of pedestrian accidents in Pennsylvania has increased, the increase is not as high as the national average. According to data from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), Pennsylvania pedestrian accidents increased six percent from 2020 to 2021, whereas the total has gone up by 20% throughout the United States. Though PA was below the national average and…

April 10, 2022

One of the reasons why ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft are cited as having become popular is the fact that ridesharing allows people to go out to bars or restaurants or for a night on the town without having to worry about getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol. But do rideshare services actually have an effect on the…

April 5, 2022

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, the rate of distracted driving accidents has only gone up due to the prevalence of smartphones and social media, which entice drivers to read and type on their phones while on the road. However, vehicles themselves are providing another potential distraction for drivers. Many new…

March 10, 2022

Asbestos is one of the most common but fatal workplace diseases employees can contract. As of publication, more than a million U.S. workers remain at risk of asbestos exposure. If you are exposed to asbestos and are subsequently diagnosed with lung, ovarian, laryngeal cancer, mesothelioma, or atelectasis (to name a few), you have rights in a workers’ compensation claim. One…

March 10, 2022

While we may look at them as sources of medical relief and treatment, hospitals are still businesses that can fall victim to the same kind of issues companies all across the world are facing. One such issue is in regards to customer service. However, unlike retail where problems may have a simple solution or directive to follow, situations inside hospitals…

March 9, 2022

When we go for our driving test, we’re all told to never drive around a parked school bus, as it increases the risk of colliding with a student getting off the bus at their stop. Unfortunately, not all drivers obey this and will instead drive around a parked school bus even though it has its stop sign out. Well, moving…

March 7, 2022

The roads were empty during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. But, unfortunately, that didn’t mean they were safe.  A recent survey conducted by AAA determined that the youngest, most reckless drivers were involved in the highest rate of fatalities across the country. Here’s everything the study found:  Traffic Fatalities Among Young Drivers Increased During the Pandemic Despite less…

February 2, 2022

In January of this year, the U.S. Department of Transportation released a five-step plan to reduce the number of traffic deaths that occur each year. Continue reading to learn more about this new initiative and the results they expect to achieve.  What’s the New Five-Step Plan?  The new plan is called the National Roadway Safety Strategy, and in short, it…

February 1, 2022

A sudden bridge collapse in Pittsburgh, PA injured 10 commuters and first responders, four of which required hospitalization for their injuries. Continue reading to find out what happened and how a tragedy like this could have occurred.  What Happened The Forbes Avenue Bridge, a major thruway in Pittsburgh, suddenly collapsed Friday, January 28, 2022, around 6:30 in the morning. There…