Pittsburgh Personal Injury Law Blog
Does Pennsylvania ban texting and driving?
Distracted driving represents a serious public health concern. Smartphone use and other diversions caused 2,841 auto accident deaths in 2018 alone according to data from the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration. Pennsylvania drivers should abide by the...
Knowing your responsibility when you return to work
When you feel ready to revisit the idea of going back to work, you will need to transition slowly back to your former responsibilities. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may never fully recover to the point where you can do the work you did prior to your...
How does drowsiness impact truckers?
When you share the road with truckers, it makes sense to take interest in driver safety in the trucking industry. You may have heard that drowsiness is a problem among truckers. Unfortunately, that is true. How does drowsiness affect truck drivers? Are there any...
Why did you lose your memory of the accident?
As a motorist who got involved in a crash in Pennsylvania, you likely dealt with many physical and mental effects. One common issue you may struggle with is memory loss. In particular, you may struggle to remember events surrounding the accident. But why does this...
Can your repetitive strain injury interfere with your job?
Pennsylvania workers like you invest time and effort into your job. You work to the best of your ability every day. Unfortunately, this can actually hurt you if your daily tasks are repetitive. Repetitive strain injuries often create issues for workers like you....
Workplace accidents and brain damage
On-the-job accidents can lead to numerous hardships for workers, but if you sustain a serious head injury you are especially likely to face challenges in the months and years ahead. Sometimes, workplace accidents lead to permanent brain damage that completely upends...
Recognizing nursing home neglect through personality changes
When people put their loved ones in a nursing home in Pennsylvania, they rely on the experience and compassion of health care professionals to provide high-quality care for their family members. Many families spend considerable time researching facilities with great...
Three ways to increase safety while driving at night
Although you should take caution any time you go behind the wheel, there are certain hazards that are more prevalent at night than they are during the day. Knowing the dangers of nighttime driving can help you improve your safety. It can also make you more mindful of...
Can technology reduce truck accidents?
There have been many advances in safety technology for trucks in recent years. There is plenty of evidence to suggest that increasing technology can help to make a safer vehicle. Forbes suggests that by advancing the safety technology in trucks on the road right now...
Pennyslvania’s growing pedestrian risks
Residents in Pennyslvania may frequently see or hear ads touting advanced safety features on new vehicles. Many of these features aim to prevent pedestrian collisions or reduce the severity of injuries in accidents. Unfortunately, it seems the technologies that power...
