Pittsburgh Personal Injury Law Blog
Work-related hearing injury symptoms and causes
Symptoms of workplace hearing loss include dizziness, loss of balance and ringing in the ears. As explained by HealthyHearing.com, employees working in noisy or toxic environments may begin developing issues leading to permanent ear damage. Construction, extraction,...
How dangerous is truck driver fatigue?
Large trucks are among the most dangerous vehicles on the road. There are some very good reasons why truck drivers must obtain a special license that requires additional specialized training. When a truck driver is too tired to drive, it can create a seriously...
3 driver errors that contribute to motorcycle collisions
While Motorcycle Awareness Month in May concludes just in time for the Memorial Day holiday, motorcyclists throughout western Pennsylvania and the rest of the state relish the opportunity to ride in springtime and warmer weather. But they also remain aware of the...
What are the signs of nursing home neglect?
When your loved one enters a nursing home facility, you expect that he or she will have the best care. Unfortunately, in some long-term care facilities, elderly adults undergo neglect and abuse. WebMD defines neglect as a staff member failing to provide adequate care....
Can you return to work and still get workers’ comp?
Wage replacement benefits through the workers' compensation system should help you maintain a reasonable standard of living while you recover from an injury. This is similar to the way that some economic damages work in personal injury cases. The time you have to take...
The psychological harm from a dog bite can last a lifetime
Dog bites are alarmingly common in Pennsylvania and across the country. In fact, a dog attack occurs every 36 seconds in the U.S. Whether dogs attack children or adults, they often cause serious physical injuries. Fortunately, doctors have a variety of techniques for...
How can a crush injury affect you?
You can suffer many types of injuries in a car crash. Some are more common than others. For example, many victims will deal with back and head injuries. But you could also suffer from less common ones, like a crush injury. What is a crush injury, and how do they...
What is negligent entrustment?
As you work your way through the aftermath of experiencing a car accident in Pennsylvania, the issue of liability eventually arises. You may be quick to give the benefit of the doubt to the person that caused your car accident. The expenses resulting from your...
U.S. lawmakers revisit legislation targeting underride collisions
Once again, federal lawmakers are pursuing legislation that could save hundreds of lives each year stemming from underride collisions in which a motor vehicle crashes into the side or rear of a large truck and its trailer. In early March, the Stop Underrides Act was...
What are some signs of road rage and how can you deal with them?
Sharing the road with someone with road rage can lead to an increasingly large chance of an accident. In order to know when someone feels agitated, make sure to note common signs of this phenomenon. Yelling rude replies According to CNN Health, drivers who scream out...
