How Are Drunk and Drowsy Driving Similar? Despite decades of law enforcement efforts and public awareness campaigns, more than 10,500 people die every year in drunk driving accidents, demonstrating just what a problem drunk driving remains in our society. Drowsy driving is also a highly dangerous … [Read more...]
What You Need to Do If You Get Injured in a Slip and Fall Accident
Why You Should Seek Compensation for Slip and Fall Accidents Slip and fall accidents occur more often than imagined, and statistics from the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) indicate there are over 1 million cases annually. On average, the hospital bills for these accidents are over $30,000. … [Read more...]
Cities Can Be Held Liable for Some Accident Injuries
A Municipality May Have to Pay for Your Accident Injuries If you've been hurt on public property in Pennsylvania, you may be able to sue the applicable municipality under certain circumstances. Nationwide, large cities incur median annual costs for personal injury settlements of $12,026,044. State … [Read more...]
Are Big Events Legally Required to Protect Attendees From COVID-19?
What Safety Measures Should Large Events Follow During COVID-19? With more than 8 million diagnosed cases of COVID-19, the United States continues to struggle with the pandemic. Big events might be legally permissible now, but event organizers are still expected to follow a lot of safety … [Read more...]
How PPE Can Reduce Risks of COVID Spreading at Work
Can PPE Really Help Prevent COVID Cases at Work? Since the COVID-19 pandemic first began, there has been over a 1,000% increase in the amount of money workplaces spend on personal protective equipment (PPE). The right PPE can both prevent employees from getting sick and help keep customers safe. … [Read more...]
COVID-19 SAH Orders Didn’t Reduce Traffic Deaths Across the Country
Roads Deadlier Than Ever During the COVID-19 Pandemic From March through June, governors issued stay-at-home (SAH) orders that reduced the total amount of traffic, but car crash fatalities increased by more than 37% across the United States. Pennsylvanians traveled 8.4 billion miles less in March, … [Read more...]
Are Non-Contact Thermometers Accurate?
Do No-Contact Temperature Assessment Devices Really Work? Currently, 47 states have recommendations or legal requirements in place that organizations must check the temperature of their employees and customers. The majority of people are using no-contact temperature assessment devices, like … [Read more...]
How COVID-19 Affects Your Decision to Settle
Should You Settle Your Personal Injury Case Early? In July 2020, some Pennsylvania courts began to resume in-person trials with juries. However, for a lot of civil lawsuit plaintiffs, it may still be quite some time until they are able to have their own personal injury trials with juries present. … [Read more...]
How to Tell If a Property Is Failing to Protect People From COVID-19
Signs That a Property Is Likely to Spread COVID With almost 5 million confirmed COVID-19 cases in the United States as of August 2020, it is important for landlords, retailers, and restaurant owners to provide safe environments for clients. Unfortunately, some are failing to meet basic safety … [Read more...]