Blog: Firm News
- Prom Night Safety Tips
Apr 24, 2019
Prom season is meant to give teenagers across the country a night of fun and unforgettable moments. Unfortunately, prom season is also full of dangers and concerns for parents and their teenagers as both try to navigate the night safely. Parents and teenagers should have open lines of communication to ensure that prom night is memorable for everyone for all the right reasons. The following are safety tips to ensure that prom season is fun,...Read More - Work Zones and Worker Safety
Apr 8, 2019
Construction, utility, and maintenance workers who spend time working on roadways depend on safety measures to prevent accidents. Work areas should be clearly marked with signs, lights, and pavement markings. Barriers, cones, drums, and other devices are also used to warn motorists of the work ahead. Yet even with all of this diligence, from 2012-2016 there was a five percent increase in the average rate of annual work zone crashes across Pennsylvania. Drivers passing through...Read More - Safety Hazards and Car Dashboard Features
Apr 3, 2019
If you purchased a new car within the past few years, it is likely it came with the latest technological features. Those features are supposed to make driving safer, but recent research shows they are a distraction to many drivers. A new car’s dashboard has become a source of danger as drivers pay more attention to the technology than they do to the road. In many instances, distracted driving is just as dangerous as driving...Read More - Walmart Eliminates Greeters
Mar 27, 2019
Across the country, Walmart is making serious changes to about 1,000 of its stores. Once known for one of the few companies that opened its arms to workers with special needs, it is now under scrutiny due to eliminating their greeters. As people who have visited Walmart know, the greeter positions were often staffed by individuals who had difficulty performing other types of labor. Now, the impending layoffs of countless greeters who say they have...Read More - Semi-Trucks and Sideswipe Accidents
Mar 20, 2019
Semi-trucks populate the nation’s highways, and other vehicles have no choice but to share the road with them. When accidents, such as sideswipes, happen with these big rigs, the consequences can be much more severe because of their size. Sideswipe accidents occur when a vehicle collides with another that is traveling alongside of it, hitting its side. They mainly fall into two categories: opposite-direction and same-direction sideswipes. In an opposite direction sideswipe, two vehicles pass...Read More - Work Injuries Caused by Poor Ergonomics
Mar 6, 2019
When people think of work-related injuries, images of broken bones and occupational diseases may come to mind. Although these are prevalent, less obvious musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) that develop from working conditions are the most common. Lower back and shoulder injuries, carpal tunnel, trigger finger, and tendonitis may not be easy to see, but employees can experience severe symptoms from them. The culprit in most of these syndromes is poor workplace ergonomics. Over time, it can...Read More - Things You Should Not Do When Driving
Feb 28, 2019
Accidents happen every day due to distracted driving. Driving requires focus and is not something to be taken lightly. Both drivers and passengers have responsibilities while in a moving vehicle to keep themselves safe. Unnecessary distractions take a driver’s attention off the road, causing them to potentially lose control of their vehicle and crash. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 3,000 people were killed due to distracted driving in 2012, and...Read More - Pennsylvania Impairment Rating Evaluations Return
Feb 22, 2019
After an accident occurs, a worker’s ability to function can be compromised by injuries. This impairment can be partial, total, temporary or permanent. Workers who suffer these on-the-job injuries may have their Workers’ Compensation benefits determined by an impairment rating evaluation (IRE). In June of 2017, the State Supreme Court proclaimed that certain provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act pertaining to IREs were unconstitutional. It was ruled that employers and their insurers could not limit...Read More - Black Lung
Feb 13, 2019
In Allegheny County and across western Pennsylvania, numerous men and women work in coal mines. In fact, the Pittsburgh area’s coal mining region has become somewhat of a tourist attraction in recent years. However, it hides a dark side that has come to light in past decades. Coal mining companies have negligently exposed employees to known toxins that can lead to black lung. As a result, Workers’ Compensation lawyers routinely work with victims of black...Read More - Most Dangerous Jobs in Pennsylvania
Feb 6, 2019
No job is free of risk. Regardless of what your occupation may be, there is always the chance of getting injured while on the job. Luckily, most jobs do not pose high risks for injuries and fatalities. However, there are certain professions that have a much higher risk than others. The following are the most dangerous jobs in Pennsylvania: Public Administration When we think of public administration, the first thought that often comes to mind...Read More