Pittsburgh Personal Injury Law Blog
Truck accident in a parking lot leaves one person dead
Accidents involving semitrailers are often serious because of the large size and heavy weight of these types of vehicles. Even a crash at slow speeds can result in serious or fatal injuries, as illustrated by a recent truck accident that took place in a Pennsylvania...
OSHA fines Pennsylvania company after serious work accident
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is a federal organization dedicated to the safety of all types of workers. After a serious work accident, OSHA often sends representatives to investigate what happened and review the safety practices of the company. If...
Accident in Pennsylvania leaves 5 dead and dozens injured
After a recent pileup on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, five people are dead and around 60 more are dealing with a range of serious injuries. The accident included a charter bus, semitrailers and smaller passenger vehicles. Because of the complex nature of this accident,...
Welders face unique work safety concerns
When a person is at work, he or she may not think about the many things that could cause him or her harm while on the clock. Even individuals with exceptionally dangerous jobs may not focus on the potential hazards that could lead to accidents and injuries. For some...
Workplace safety for those exposed to silica dust
Pennsylvania workers have the right to a reasonable expectation of safety in their workplaces. This is true for the men and women who work in high-risk jobs that may come with exposure to certain potentially dangerous things, such as silica dust. Workplace safety...
Is a loved one experiencing neglect in a nursing home?
When a Pennsylvania family makes the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home, it is with the expectation that the family member will receive appropriate care and supervision. It can be devastating to learn that the facility has failed to provide an appropriate...
Drowsy driving endangers everyone on the road
When a person considers dangerous driving habits, distracted driving, speeding or reckless driving may come to mind. These are all choices a person can make that can needlessly endanger every other person on the road. Another action that can increase the chance of a...
Reducing work accidents for dangerous jobs
Different jobs have different levels of risk, but every Pennsylvania employee has the right to go into his or her place of work with a reasonable expectation of safety. Even in the riskiest of jobs, there should be appropriate safety standards in place. Minimizing the...
Avoiding car accidents during the winter months
In the winter months, Pennsylvania drivers may experience a range of hazardous driving conditions, including snow and ice. It is in the interests of every driver to know how to stay as safe as reasonably possible and avoid crashes. Driving recklessly when conditions...
What should you know about workers’ compensation benefits?
When you head to work in the morning, you are probably not thinking about what you will do in the event that you suffer an injury in your workplace. Most people find themselves unprepared for this type of event, but if it does happen, you need to know what to do next....
