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- 3 types of distracted driving
Feb 14, 2023
When you think of distracted driving, you’re probably thinking of someone using their cellphone. There are two reasons for this. The first is simply that distracted driving often does involve smartphones, and so it’s simply an example that people see play out frequently. But cellphone use qualifies as distracted driving on another level. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have identified three specific types of distracted driving that happen. When someone uses a phone...Read More - Could your workers’ compensation claim be “red-flagged?”
Feb 5, 2023
You were injured at work, and you did everything that was expected of you: You notified your employer as soon as possible, sought emergency care when you needed it, followed up with a workers’ comp physician and followed their care plan to the letter. Why, then, is your workers’ compensation claim being fought? You may have simply raised a “red flag” in your employer’s mind that leads them to believe your claim isn’t valid. What...Read More - Is it time to file a bad faith insurance claim?
Jan 20, 2023
You’re a reliable person who pays your bills and lives up to your obligations. Likewise, you expect others to do the same and honor the commitments they made when you contracted with their company. One industry that routinely fails to live up to its contractual obligations to its customers is the insurance industry. Do you have any legal recourse in such situations? You can file a bad faith claim against your insurer While it’s not...Read More - Don’t let your teen drive too soon after a concussion
Jan 6, 2023
Many kids don’t make it out of the teen years without suffering at least one concussion. If they’re involved in sports, they may suffer multiple concussions. Since the potential dangers of concussions are more widely recognized than previously, they’re also more likely to be diagnosed. That’s good news. However, it also means that your teen may get medical directions to take it easy, limit screen time and stay home from school for a time, even...Read More - 2 reasons a broken bone could make you miss work
Dec 23, 2022
The incredible force involved in a motor vehicle collision can cause a whole host of serious injuries. People can hurt their heads or damage their spinal cords. Broken bones are also very common. When compared with other potential injuries, a broken bone may not seem that serious. However, broken bones or fractures can lead to thousands of dollars in medical expenses and also lost wages. People sometimes settle an insurance claim after breaking a bone...Read More - Will workers’ compensation cover repetitive stress injuries?
Dec 22, 2022
Workers and professions ranging from transportation to the culinary arts will have to do the same tasks at work every single day. Employers tend to treat workers like machines, when in reality, serving the same function daily for many hours will likely damage the human body. Factory workers and office workers, as well as many other employees, are at risk of developing repetitive stress disorders, also known as repetitive strain disorders, because of the work...Read More - Can your workers’ compensation be denied?
Dec 8, 2022
If you are hurt on the job, Pennsylvania laws allow you to pursue financial restitution through employer-sponsored workers’ compensation cover. The primary goal of these benefits is to pay for the resulting medical bill, lost income and other damages. Workers’ compensation can provide much-needed relief to a family that is dealing with the loss of income following the breadwinner’s injury or illness. Unfortunately, not every workers’ compensation claim ends in approval. Here are some of...Read More - Can you ask for punitive damages from the insurance company?
Nov 23, 2022
When you invest in insurance coverage, you expect the company to make good on its promises to you. You could go years without ever needing to make a claim, only to encounter major backlash from your insurance provider when you finally need support. You may eventually need to take your insurance company to court to get coverage or to hold it accountable for trying to deny or minimize a valid claim. Bad faith insurance practices...Read More - How to prepare for driving in the dark
Nov 7, 2022
The clocks just turned back. When combined with the seasonal changes, it means you will probably spend more time driving in the dark than you have been over the past few months. Unlike certain species, human eyes are not designed for seeing in the dark, so driving becomes inherently more dangerous. Here are some things you can do to help yourself see as well as possible when driving at night: Check your headlamps Blown bulbs...Read More - Not all motorcycle accidents result in death
Oct 26, 2022
When you think of motorcycle accidents, you might be tempted to narrow your thought toward fatalities. That wouldn’t be surprising, given that motorcycle accidents have an increased risk of death simply by design. However, not all motorcycle accidents lead to death. Eighty-two thousand riders were injured in 2018. Wearing protective gear can help minimize injuries, but only if it’s the right gear. Injuries sustained from a motorcycle crash can be significant and have lasting consequences...Read More