Pittsburgh Personal Injury Law Blog
Study identifies top 10 causes of brain injuries in kids
Nearly three-quarters of the 4.1 million traumatic brain injuries (TBI) suffered by children and teens between 2010 and 2013 were caused by consumer products, according to research published in the journal Brain Injury. TBI occurs when the brain receives sudden...
Workers in Pennsylvania meat industry face hazards
Recently, when the federal agency that oversees worker safety penalized a Pennsylvania company, it once again highlighted the risks workers face in the meat processing industry. The troubling case also offers a reminder that meat plant workers, like other employees,...
Avoid holiday driving hazards
Between the increased traffic and the potentially poor weather conditions, the holiday season can be dangerous for drivers. The pressure to multitask this time of year and the time constraints of a busy schedule may lead to speeding and other unsafe driving...
What are the primary causes of distracted driving?
The road can be a dangerous place. There are a variety of different things that can go awry every time you sit behind the wheel of a car. You run the risk of experiencing mechanical issues, road hazards and reckless drivers every time you pull out onto the open road....
Safety tips for Pennsylvania manufacturing employees
A worker is injured on the job every seven seconds in America. It’s an unfortunate truth that factory workers are filing many workers’ compensation claims. The physical demands of the job are such that accidents happen all too frequently in manufacturing plants—and...
Warning signs of a toxic nursing home
It can be devastating for guardians to know their loved one is facing mistreatment in their nursing home. According to the World Health Organization, around 1 in 6 adults ages 60 and older suffered some form of abuse in a community-based setting in the past year....
Should you report a drowsy or dangerous driver?
One of the things that people can do to make the roads safer is to report dangerous or reckless drivers. You may see people who are weaving in and out of traffic, speeding recklessly or slamming on their brakes; These people are putting themselves and others at...
Here’s what to know about a death during a personal injury claim
As someone who is representing a loved one who was hurt in a car crash and subsequently passed away, you may not be sure if their personal injury claim remains viable in court. The truth is that it depends on why they've passed away.If your loved one was badly hurt in...
Dehydration could be a sign of negligence in a nursing home
Nursing home negligence isn't always easy to recognize, but one of the signs that you can easily look out for is a loved one's water intake. It takes only a few hours to see if your loved one is drinking enough water. Why? During the span of a few hours, there's a...
Construction deaths are most common type of workplace fatality
You and many other people employed in the construction industry are usually hard-working individuals who are prepared to work in potentially dangerous situations. However, just because you understand that worksites might be dangerous, it does not mean that...
