Crashes, falls and other injury-causing accidents can all cause concussions. Because concussions are not uncommon, people can underestimate the severity of this injury. After any accident, seeking a doctor will be crucial if there is a risk of a concussion. There are...
Personal Injury
New neighborhood can mean new threats to your safety
Much has changed in the last year and a half due to the pandemic. For many Pennsylvanians, these changes included a change of address. Increases in working-from-home arrangements, the desirability to be closer to family and fluctuations in incomes have motivated many...
Report: Road rage accidents surged during pandemic
Drivers generally understand that driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is dangerous, but they rarely think driving while they are annoyed or angry as a threat to their safety. However, when drivers get upset, they often time take their emotions out on other...
Dangerous, defective landscaping equipment can derail your summer
Taking care of your lawn can be something you enjoy or just another item on your to-do list. In either case, you may need to use some powerful equipment to get the job done. Landscaping equipment is often designed to cut, drive or haul heavy loads. Due to the nature...
New Pennsylvania law directs drivers to ‘move over’
No motorist wants to find themselves on the side of the road. Whether drivers had to pull over for a traffic stop or they ran into car troubles and had to stop immediately, the side of the road is generally a place people want to avoid. It can be especially stressful...
Are women more likely to be seriously hurt in a crash?
Every person is at risk when they are in a crash. However, some people can be at a higher risk of severe injuries than others. For instance, a recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reveals that women are more likely to get hurt or killed in...
What is missing from an insurance settlement offer?
After a car accident, victims can be dealing with a host of damages. Their cars may be totaled; they may have severe injuries; they may be struggling with missing work and paying for their hospital bills. Some of these losses are immediately evident, while others take...
Defective toys can ruin more than your holidays
Every child looks forward to opening gifts - especially when there is a new toy to play with inside. And parents do their best to make sure they are giving their child something fun and safe. However, this does not always happen. Toys are among the products that are...
The scariest part of Halloween? A serious accident
This Halloween is undoubtedly going to look different than other years. However, safety should continue to be a top priority for everyone. And this involves more than wearing masks and practicing social distancing. Every year around this time, certain hazards can be...
Pennsylvanians: Focus on pedestrian safety this month
Halloween is in a few weeks; the leaves are changing; people are getting out of the house to enjoy some fresh air before it gets too cold. What all these things mean is that October is a month when roadways see an increase in pedestrian traffic. Whether you are...