Most Common Injuries After a Car Accident In 2015, one in every 44 individuals got into a reportable car accident in Pennsylvania, and that same year, 1 in 156 people involved in a traffic crash received injuries. Car accident injuries can result in high medical expenses, missed work and dramatic … [Read more...]
Attractive Nuisances: What They Are and Why You Should Be Concerned
February 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Everything You Need to Know About Attractive Nuisances Each year, there are roughly 3,000 serious swimming-pool-related injuries. Swimming pools and other common property features can legally qualify as an attractive nuisance. In some cases, those who are injured by an attractive nuisance can seek … [Read more...]
Recourse for Defective Products Sold on Amazon
January 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Can You Sue Amazon for Defective Product Damages and Injuries? In 2017, Amazon shipped more than 5 billion items just through its Prime Program. According to a released report from Amazon, entertainment products and assorted household care products were the most consumed products. When you order … [Read more...]
The Dangers and Consequences of Drunk or Drowsy Driving
January 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
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
December 23, 2020 by Leave a Comment
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
December 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
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?
November 23, 2020 by Leave a Comment
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
November 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
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
October 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
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...]