Archive for April 2018
How to Prevent Your Next Car Accident
Although many of today’s cars have safety features designed to reduce car accidents and injuries, 39,107 people in the U.S. died in 2019 as a result of a vehicle accident. In Pennsylvania, there were 990 fatal crashes and 1,059 deaths as a result of those accidents in 2019. While the number of accidents and fatalities…
Read More11 Tips for Throwing a Safe and Relaxing Backyard BBQ
A backyard barbecue is a popular way to relax and enjoy friends and family, but this seemingly innocent gathering comes with many potential dangers. Planning can reduce the risks of an injury or illness at your BBQ. Preparation also helps you relax a little more, knowing you have done everything in your power to keep…
Read MoreQ&A with Craig Milsten: When should I settle a case, and when should I go to trial?
When you’ve sustained an injury due to another party’s negligence, it makes sense to pursue a personal injury claim in order to get the compensation you deserve. However, when does it make sense to go to trial versus settling out of court with the defendant? KBG lawyer Craig Milsten is no stranger to personal injury…
Read MoreGuide to Handling Food Safely
Food is the essence of life. We need food to survive, but we also use it to celebrate, commiserate and start our days off right — just to name a few. What we put into our bodies affects our health and well-being. That’s why it’s so important to make sure we are handling our food…
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Loved Ones from Elder Abuse
The United States population is aging at an increasing rate. With an influx of the population entering their golden years, the logistics of care for the elderly become complicated, and in some cases undermined. When caretakers neglect duties or take advantage of their wards, it may be elder abuse. You may be struggling with the…
Read MoreTeaching Kids Fire Safety
Tragically, house fires affect people all over the country and world every day. In fact, on average, seven people per day will become victims of house fires across the U.S. Three out of five of those deaths occurred in houses that did not have working smoke alarms. Imagine how many lives might have been saved…
Read MorePausing for Distracted Driving Awareness Month
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that as many as 9 people die every day because of distracted driving. This means that about 10 percent of all motor vehicle deaths are caused by a distracted driver. April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and we would like to pull over and talk about…
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