Why America’s Healthcare Workers Are in Danger

While it may not seem dangerous to those outside of the profession, healthcare work is hazardous to workers’ health and well-being. The healthcare industry is a dangerous occupation, from needlestick punctures to debilitating back injuries from heavy lifting to close encounters with contagious diseases like tuberculosis. The number of workers that are imperiled is enormous:…

Read More

Are Drunk Drivers Really More Likely to Survive a Crash?

According to first responders, yes. Drunk people are more likely to survive a collision and come away with fewer and more minor injuries than their sober counterparts. They’re also more likely to leave the hospital sooner than other trauma patients. It seems counterintuitive given that being drunk was what probably caused the accident in the…

Read More

The Importance of Using Seat Belts

At this point, it’s safe to assume “everyone knows” how important seat belts are. We’ve seen the PSAs and read the statistics. But even though there have been many efforts among organizations and advocates to encourage people to always wear their seat belts, many drivers and passengers still fail to wear them from time to…

Read More

Truck Accidents Are Increasing in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reported that there were over 7,000 truck crashes in 2021, making that year the second-highest in almost two decades. No matter how many reports of these deadly accidents are released, they continue to happen in high numbers around our state. As a matter of fact, one of the most recent…

Read More

Is the Safety of Self-Driving Cars a Myth?

Car accidents happen every day. Several times a day, actually, and they are often the result of driver error. Even the most responsible, well-trained, and well-intentioned driver can cause an auto accident. But what if you or your loved one suffers injuries in an accident that was not caused by a person – but by…

Read More

Can I Get Workers’ Compensation if I Work from Home?

As a resident of York, PA who works remotely, getting “injured on the job” takes on a new meaning. If you sustain an injury while working from home, you are probably wondering if you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. It is possible to obtain workers’ compensation for work-from-home (WFH) employees in PA, provided certain…

Read More