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- Welding Eye Injuries
Jan 8, 2020
Welding is a physically demanding and potentially dangerous profession. And nearly one-tenth of the manufacturing workforce is comprised of men and women who weld, melt, and forge different materials together for a variety of different purposes. Of the 30 different types of welding that take place in factories and workshops across the country, all involve dangerous elements, such as fire, fumes, ultraviolet (UV) rays, and airborne particles. Without good safety practices and equipment, welders suffer...Read More - Pennsylvania Turnpike Accident Leaves Five Fatalities, 60 Injuries
Jan 6, 2020
A multi-vehicle accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike left five victims fatally injured and about 60 individuals with varying injuries. The crash occurred on Sunday morning around 3:33 am in Mount Pleasant Township, Pennsylvania and involved a passenger bus, three tractor-trailers, and several passenger vehicles. During the accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the bus rolled over, and the tractor-trailers and one other vehicle slammed into the bus. It is said that the inclement weather may have...Read More - Beware of Deadlines for Filing Private Disability Insurance
Jan 3, 2020
Disability insurance policies are a contract between the insurer and insured. If the policy terms are not strictly adhered to, one can risk denial of the claim. When filing a claim for disability insurance, the claimant needs to prove the disability through medical evidence and comply with contractual deadlines established by the disability policy. Disability insurance policies have important deadlines that if not met, can be a basis for the denial of that claim. There...Read More - Keeping the Workplace Safe
Dec 30, 2019
Under the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act, employers have a duty to provide workplaces that are free of known health and safety hazards. They must also comply with the safety and health standards set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to safeguard employees from these known risks. Keeping the workplace safe should be a priority for all Pennsylvania employers. The following are some ways to do so: Prevent Slips and Falls...Read More - Dangers of Drinking and Driving During the Holiday Season
Dec 27, 2019
The holidays are a time for celebrations and getting together with friends, family, and co-workers to eat, drink, and be merry. Unfortunately, a fun holiday event can become tragic when drunk drivers cause car accidents. While drunk driving fatalities have been on a steady decline over the past two decades, drunk driving deaths remain the most preventable type of car accident. Most Dangerous Time of the Year The holiday season is a particularly risky time...Read More - Foggy Windows and Accidents
Dec 23, 2019
Winter is upon us and soon we will be dealing with the elements. When driving, something as seemingly harmless as a bit of fog on the windows can lead to a serious car accident. Fog on any of the windows will impede the driver’s ability to navigate traffic and see the road clearly. The following are tips for keeping your windows fog-free this winter and what to do if you are involved in a preventable...Read More - How Much is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
Dec 18, 2019
If you sustain a serious injury because of the actions or inactions of another party, you may file a personal injury lawsuit to receive compensation. Such compensation may include economic and non-economic damages. The value of the former is relatively straightforward, while that of the latter is more subjective. Under Pennsylvania’s comparative negligence law, anyone more than 50 percent responsible for their injuries cannot receive compensation. Economic Damages Economic damages include: Current medical expenses Estimated...Read More - Slip and Falls at the Office
Dec 11, 2019
Slip and fall accidents are common across all industries. Many people do not associate the office environment with the risk of a slip and fall; however, office workers are 2.5 times more likely than non-office workers to sustain injuries from a slip and fall accident. The most common causes of office slip and falls include: Reaching for something from an unstable chair Slipping on wet floors Tripping on electrical cords, loose carpeting, or uneven flooring...Read More - Private Disability versus Workers’ Compensation
Dec 2, 2019
When someone is unable to work due to a disability, they may be entitled to benefits provided through private disability and Workers’ Compensation. There are various factors for workers to consider when deciding which disability compensation is right for their case. The Pittsburgh disability lawyers at AlpernSchubert P.C. handle both Workers’ Compensation claims and private disability claim appeals. Difference Between Private Disability and Workers’ Compensation The main difference between the two forms of compensation is...Read More - OnMyWay App Rewards Safe Drivers
Nov 22, 2019
New tracking technology has been developed to reduce unsafe driving behaviors, including distracted driving and speeding. Reckless driving is a leading cause of fatal car accidents throughout the country. Many safety programs hope to motivate drivers to stop reckless driving by focusing on the deadly risks and consequences associated with their unsafe driving behavior. Now a new app, OnMyWay has created an additional safe driving incentive in the form of cash rewards. Incentives for Drivers...Read More