Archive for October 2023
Remembering the Victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire is a tragic and historic event that took place on March 25, 1911, in New York City. It is considered one of the deadliest industrial disasters in the United States and had a profound impact on labor rights and workplace safety. New York City recently unveiled a memorial dedicated to the…
Read MoreAnother Day, Another Fatal Accident on I-83
If you live or work in South Central Pennsylvania (or Maryland), you know there’s no escaping I-83. It runs for about 85 miles, right up to the State Capital in Harrisburg. You also know that accidents along I-83 are sadly common. On October 17th, the stretch of I-83 near exit 47 shut down for seven…
Read MoreWhat Are “Specific Loss Benefits” in a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Getting injured at work may only mean a sore back or maybe a sprained ankle to some of us, but many workers have to consider more severe injuries, such as the loss of a limb or loss of vision. This sort of extreme injury is known as a specific loss, and in Pennsylvania (and many…
Read MoreFatal Wrong-Way Crash on I-83 May Have Been Caused by Detour Confusion
A wrong-way collision between a tractor-trailer and another driver on Monday caused a fatality. Per multiple news reports, the truck was traveling the wrong way on southbound I-83 when it struck 47-year-old Hendry Nunez. Mr. Nunez’s car rolled over the guardrail and down an embankment, landing against a tree. He died at the scene. According…
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